LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 20, 2015 TO: Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1285 by Simmons (Relating to the authority of certain personal protection officers to carry certain weapons.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Penal Code to provide a defense to prosecution for the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons in prohibited places for persons who act as personal protection officers and meet certain criteria. This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: UP, ESi, LM LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 20, 2015 TO: Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1285 by Simmons (Relating to the authority of certain personal protection officers to carry certain weapons.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1285 by Simmons (Relating to the authority of certain personal protection officers to carry certain weapons.), As Introduced Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety Honorable Larry Phillips, Chair, House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1285 by Simmons (Relating to the authority of certain personal protection officers to carry certain weapons.), As Introduced HB1285 by Simmons (Relating to the authority of certain personal protection officers to carry certain weapons.), 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 to provide a defense to prosecution for the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons in prohibited places for persons who act as personal protection officers and meet certain criteria. This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 405 Department of Public Safety 405 Department of Public Safety LBB Staff: UP, ESi, LM UP, ESi, LM