LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 11, 2011 TO: Honorable Pete Gallego, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2577 by Miller, Sid (Relating to the unlawful use of a criminal instrument or mechanical security device; providing a penalty.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to unlawful use of a criminal instrument or mechanical security device. The provisions of the bill that enhance existing punishment or create new punishment for criminal offenses are the subject of this analysis. Under the provisions of the bill, unlawful use of a criminal instrument would be expanded to include mechanical security device. The bill defines mechanical security device as a device designed or manufactured by a locksmith to perform services for a customer who seeks entry to a structure, motor vehicle, or other property. Under current statute unlawful use of a criminal instrument is punishable at the misdemeanor and felony level. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011 and apply only to an offense committed on or after that date. For this analysis, it is assumed that the number of offenders convicted under this statute would not result in a significant impact on the programs and workload of state corrections agencies or on the demand for resources and services of those agencies. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: LBB Staff: JOB, ESi, GG, LM
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 11, 2011
TO: Honorable Pete Gallego, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB2577 by Miller, Sid (Relating to the unlawful use of a criminal instrument or mechanical security device; providing a penalty.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Pete Gallego, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2577 by Miller, Sid (Relating to the unlawful use of a criminal instrument or mechanical security device; providing a penalty.), As Introduced
Honorable Pete Gallego, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Honorable Pete Gallego, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2577 by Miller, Sid (Relating to the unlawful use of a criminal instrument or mechanical security device; providing a penalty.), As Introduced
HB2577 by Miller, Sid (Relating to the unlawful use of a criminal instrument or mechanical security device; providing a penalty.), As Introduced
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 as it relates to unlawful use of a criminal instrument or mechanical security device. The provisions of the bill that enhance existing punishment or create new punishment for criminal offenses are the subject of this analysis. Under the provisions of the bill, unlawful use of a criminal instrument would be expanded to include mechanical security device. The bill defines mechanical security device as a device designed or manufactured by a locksmith to perform services for a customer who seeks entry to a structure, motor vehicle, or other property. Under current statute unlawful use of a criminal instrument is punishable at the misdemeanor and felony level. The bill would take effect September 1, 2011 and apply only to an offense committed on or after that date. For this analysis, it is assumed that the number of offenders convicted under this statute would not result in a significant impact on the programs and workload of state corrections agencies or on the demand for resources and services of those agencies.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
LBB Staff: JOB, ESi, GG, LM
JOB, ESi, GG, LM