Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB5461 by Kerwin (Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits following certain parental truancy convictions.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would reduce the allotment of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits a person receives if convicted of parental truancy more than once. Four or more convictions of parental truancy would render the individual ineligible for any SNAP benefits. State agencies are directed to seek any necessary federal waivers to implement the provisions of the bill.
This analysis assumes that any costs associated with the bill could be absorbed using existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 529 Health and Human Services Commission