LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION


April 12, 2021

TO:	Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence

FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board

IN RE:	HB3789 by Guillen (Relating to the statute of limitations for tampering with certain physical evidence.), As Introduced

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Code of Criminal procedure to change the statute of limitations for tampering with certain physical evidence. Under the provisions of the bill, the statute of limitations for tampering with human remains or physical evidence potentially related to a criminal homicide would be changed.

The Office of Court Administration and Department of Criminal Justice indicate the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources.

Local Government Impact

According to the Texas Association of Counties, no significant fiscal impact to counties is anticipated.