Honorable John T. Smithee, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SJR87 by Huffman (Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the denial of bail to persons accused of certain offenses punishable as a felony who have previously been convicted of or who were released on bail for certain offenses punishable as a felony at the time of the new offense.), As Engrossed
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 $191,689.
The joint resolution would propose an amendment to Article I of the Texas Constitution to deny bail pending trial for repeat offenders committing certain felony offenses where a judge or magistrate has determined probable cause.
It is assumed that any impact on state correctional populations or on the demand for state correctional resources would not be significant.
Local Government Impact
According to information provided by the Office of Court Administration, the resolution could generate additional hearings before bail can be denied and could also increase jail populations, resulting in increased but indeterminate costs to applicable units of local government.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council