Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2142 by Guillen (Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would exempt a fantasy or simulated game or contest from the definition of "bet" for the purpose of gambling offenses. It is assumed that any fiscal impact and any impact on state correctional populations or on the demand for state correctional resources would not be significant.
Local Government Impact
It is assumed that any fiscal impact to units of local government associated with enforcement, prosecution, supervision, or confinement would not be significant.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts