LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 20, 2011 TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1043 by Christian (Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Penal Code by creating the offense of cockfighting. The offense would be punishable as a state jail felony, a Class A Misdemeanor, or a Class C misdemeanor depending on provisions specified by the bill. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2011.It is estimated that implementation of the bill would not have a significant impact on the costs of state or local government. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, ADM, ESi, GG, LM, KKR LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 20, 2011 TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1043 by Christian (Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1043 by Christian (Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting.), As Engrossed Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1043 by Christian (Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting.), As Engrossed HB1043 by Christian (Relating to creating an offense for engaging in certain conduct relating to cockfighting.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Penal Code by creating the offense of cockfighting. The offense would be punishable as a state jail felony, a Class A Misdemeanor, or a Class C misdemeanor depending on provisions specified by the bill. The bill would take effect on September 1, 2011.It is estimated that implementation of the bill would not have a significant impact on the costs of state or local government. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, ADM, ESi, GG, LM, KKR JOB, ADM, ESi, GG, LM, KKR