LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 24, 2015 TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB923 by Watson (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend various codes as they relate to the offense of obstruction or retaliation. Under the provisions of the bill, posting certain information about a public servant or certain persons associated with the public servant with the intent to cause harm or threat of harm would be punishable as a third degree or second degree felony depending on the circumstances of the offense. 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, LM, KJo, ESi
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 84TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 24, 2015
TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:SB923 by Watson (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB923 by Watson (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB923 by Watson (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
SB923 by Watson (Relating to the prosecution of the offense of obstruction or retaliation; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend various codes as they relate to the offense of obstruction or retaliation. Under the provisions of the bill, posting certain information about a public servant or certain persons associated with the public servant with the intent to cause harm or threat of harm would be punishable as a third degree or second degree felony depending on the circumstances of the offense. This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional agencies.
The bill would amend various codes as they relate to the offense of obstruction or retaliation. Under the provisions of the bill, posting certain information about a public servant or certain persons associated with the public servant with the intent to cause harm or threat of harm would be punishable as a third degree or second degree felony depending on the circumstances of the offense. 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, LM, KJo, ESi
UP, LM, KJo, ESi