LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
April 28, 2021

TO:
Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
 
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB574 by Bonnen (Relating to the elements of the criminal offense of election fraud; increasing criminal penalties.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

This bill would amend the definition and penalties of election fraud in the Election Code relating to invalid votes.

According to the Secretary of State, no significant fiscal impact to the state is anticipated.

This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions for criminal offenses would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies.

Local Government Impact

No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.


Source Agencies:
307 Secretary of State
LBB Staff:
JMc, SMAT, GP, SLE, LCO