Honorable James White, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB918 by Leman (Relating to a license to carry a handgun for certain young adults who are protected under certain court orders related to family violence.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to allow a person between the ages of 18 and 21 who is protected under an active protective order issued pursuant to the Family Code or Code of Criminal Procedure, and who is otherwise statutorily eligible, to be granted a license to carry a handgun. Under the bill's provisions, the person would be required to submit a copy of the protective order along with the license application. If granted, the license would bear protective order designation on its face. Upon reaching the age of 21, the person would be able to apply for a license that does not bear the protective order designation.
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) anticipates it would have to modify its License to Carry card and online application to implement the bill's provisions.
Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration and DPS, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources. In addition, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated with the implementation of the bill.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Admin, 405 Department of Public Safety