LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 6, 2021

TO:	Honorable Briscoe Cain, Chair, House Committee on Elections
FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB4555 by Guillen (relating to an application for a place on a ballot filed by a person convicted of a felony.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

This bill would amend the Election Code as it relates to an application for a place on a ballot filed by a person convicted of a felony. Under the provisions of the bill, a candidate with a previous felony conviction would have to provide proof of eligibility for public office in their application for candidacy.

The Secretary of State indicates the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact.  This analysis assumes 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

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

Source Agencies:

307 Secretary of State

LBB Staff:

JMc, SLE, LM, MP