LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 15, 2015 TO: Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB554 by Springer (Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport.), As Engrossed 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. The bill would permit individuals with a license to carry a concealed handgun to immediately exit a screening checkpoint of an airport upon notification the person possessed a handgun. 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: LBB Staff: UP, AG, ESi, LM LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 15, 2015 TO: Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB554 by Springer (Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB554 by Springer (Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport.), As Engrossed Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs Honorable Joan Huffman, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB554 by Springer (Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport.), As Engrossed HB554 by Springer (Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of possessing or carrying a weapon in or into the secured area of an airport.), 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 to provide a defense to prosecution for the offense of unlawful carrying of weapons in prohibited places. The bill would permit individuals with a license to carry a concealed handgun to immediately exit a screening checkpoint of an airport upon notification the person possessed a handgun. 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: LBB Staff: UP, AG, ESi, LM UP, AG, ESi, LM