LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 6, 2021 TO: Honorable Andrew S. Murr, Chair, House Committee on Corrections FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2754 by Allen (Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code as it relates to housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. The bill would direct the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to seek grants for post-release housing payments and implement a post-release housing plan for certain inmates. The bill would also establish the Reentry Housing Task Force, which would develop post-release housing procedures, standards, and recommendations. TDCJ would also be required to report annually on post-release housing efforts. According to TDCJ, the costs associated with the bill's provisions could be absorbed using existing resources.This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional populations or on the demand for state correctional resources. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 696 Department of Criminal Justice LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, DKN, KFB, KVEL
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 6, 2021
TO: Honorable Andrew S. Murr, Chair, House Committee on Corrections FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2754 by Allen (Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Andrew S. Murr, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2754 by Allen (Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.), As Introduced
Honorable Andrew S. Murr, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
Honorable Andrew S. Murr, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2754 by Allen (Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.), As Introduced
HB2754 by Allen (Relating to post-release housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision.), 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 Government Code as it relates to housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. The bill would direct the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to seek grants for post-release housing payments and implement a post-release housing plan for certain inmates. The bill would also establish the Reentry Housing Task Force, which would develop post-release housing procedures, standards, and recommendations. TDCJ would also be required to report annually on post-release housing efforts. According to TDCJ, the costs associated with the bill's provisions could be absorbed using existing resources.This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional populations or on the demand for state correctional resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: b > td > 696 Department of Criminal Justice
696 Department of Criminal Justice
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, DKN, KFB, KVEL
JMc, DKN, KFB, KVEL