TO:	Honorable Chris Paddie, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs

FROM:	Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board

IN RE:	HB1925 by Capriglione (Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced

The provisions of the bill addressed by this analysis would amend the Penal Code as it relates to prohibitions on camping in a public place. Under the provisions of the bill, intentionally or knowingly camps in a public place without the consent of the officer or agency having the legal duty or authority to manage the public place would be punishable as a Class C misdemeanor.

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

LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas

CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT STATEMENT 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION


April 12, 2021

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