Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HJR135 by Moody (Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated, other than the cost of publication.
The cost to the state for publication of the resolution is $178,333.
The resolution would amend the Texas Constitution to provide a court to grant commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.
The proposed constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters at an election to be held November 2, 2021. The cost to the state for publication of the resolution would be $178,333 in fiscal year 2022.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.