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LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 18, 2021
TO:
Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1750 by Crockett (Relating to the use of force or deadly force in defense of a person.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Penal Code related to acquittals based on self-defense. The bill would prohibit consideration of a mistake of fact defense when a judge or jury decides whether a defendant was not otherwise engaged in criminal activity.
Based on information provided by the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the state court system is anticipated as a result from implementing the provisions of the bill.
Local Government Impact
The Texas Association of Counties does not anticipate a significant fiscal impact to counties.