LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 23, 2021 TO: Honorable Andrew S. Murr, Chair, House Committee on Corrections FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB379 by Smith (Relating to changing the eligibility for parole of certain inmates serving a sentence for the offense of online solicitation of a minor.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Government Code as it relates to changing the eligibility for parole for certain individuals serving a sentence for the offense of online solicitation of a minor. Under the provisions of the bill, individuals who are serving a sentence for the offense outlined in the bill would not be eligible for release onto parole supervision until the calendar time served, without good conduct time, equals one-half of their sentence or 30 years, whichever is less, but at least two years.The Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice indicate the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions will not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact 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, 697 Board of Pardons and Paroles LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, DKN, LM, SPA
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 23, 2021
TO: Honorable Andrew S. Murr, Chair, House Committee on Corrections FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB379 by Smith (Relating to changing the eligibility for parole of certain inmates serving a sentence for the offense of online solicitation of a minor.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Andrew S. Murr, Chair, House Committee on Corrections
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB379 by Smith (Relating to changing the eligibility for parole of certain inmates serving a sentence for the offense of online solicitation of a minor.), 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
HB379 by Smith (Relating to changing the eligibility for parole of certain inmates serving a sentence for the offense of online solicitation of a minor.), As Introduced
HB379 by Smith (Relating to changing the eligibility for parole of certain inmates serving a sentence for the offense of online solicitation of a minor.), 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 changing the eligibility for parole for certain individuals serving a sentence for the offense of online solicitation of a minor. Under the provisions of the bill, individuals who are serving a sentence for the offense outlined in the bill would not be eligible for release onto parole supervision until the calendar time served, without good conduct time, equals one-half of their sentence or 30 years, whichever is less, but at least two years.The Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice indicate the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions will not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources.
The bill would amend the Government Code as it relates to changing the eligibility for parole for certain individuals serving a sentence for the offense of online solicitation of a minor. Under the provisions of the bill, individuals who are serving a sentence for the offense outlined in the bill would not be eligible for release onto parole supervision until the calendar time served, without good conduct time, equals one-half of their sentence or 30 years, whichever is less, but at least two years.
The Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice indicate the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions will not result in a significant fiscal impact. This analysis assumes implementing the provisions of the bill addressing felony sanctions would not result in a significant impact 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, 697 Board of Pardons and Paroles
696 Department of Criminal Justice, 697 Board of Pardons and Paroles
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, DKN, LM, SPA
JMc, DKN, LM, SPA