LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
 
CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT STATEMENT

87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
 
May 15, 2021

TO:
Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs
 
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
 
IN RE:
HB956 by Dutton (Relating to the places where certain knives are prohibited.), As Engrossed

The provisions of the bill addressed by this analysis would amend the Penal Code as it relates to prohibitions against certain knives on certain premises.  Under the provisions of the bill, the carry of such knives would no longer be prohibited on certain premises.

A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500 (up to 180 days deferred disposition and no confinement).  This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources.




Source Agencies:
LBB Staff:
JMc, SMAT, LM, MP, DKN