LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 29, 2021 TO: Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3875 by Crockett (Relating to narrowing the definition of the offense of compelling prostitution.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to the offense of compelling prostitution. Under the provisions of the bill, a person would commit an offense if the person knowingly caused another by force, threat, coercion, or fraud to commit prostitution, regardless of the age of the one committing prostitution. The Office of Court Administration and Texas Department of Criminal Justice indicate the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would 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 ImpactAccording to the Texas Association of Counties, no significant fiscal impact to counties is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Admin, 696 Department of Criminal Justice LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, DKN, LM, SPA, AF
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
March 29, 2021
TO: Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3875 by Crockett (Relating to narrowing the definition of the offense of compelling prostitution.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB3875 by Crockett (Relating to narrowing the definition of the offense of compelling prostitution.), As Introduced
Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Honorable Nicole Collier, Chair, House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB3875 by Crockett (Relating to narrowing the definition of the offense of compelling prostitution.), As Introduced
HB3875 by Crockett (Relating to narrowing the definition of the offense of compelling prostitution.), 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 as it relates to the offense of compelling prostitution. Under the provisions of the bill, a person would commit an offense if the person knowingly caused another by force, threat, coercion, or fraud to commit prostitution, regardless of the age of the one committing prostitution. The Office of Court Administration and Texas Department of Criminal Justice indicate the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would 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 Penal Code as it relates to the offense of compelling prostitution. Under the provisions of the bill, a person would commit an offense if the person knowingly caused another by force, threat, coercion, or fraud to commit prostitution, regardless of the age of the one committing prostitution.
The Office of Court Administration and Texas Department of Criminal Justice indicate the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would 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
According to the Texas Association of Counties, no significant fiscal impact to counties is anticipated.
Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Admin, 696 Department of Criminal Justice
212 Office of Court Admin, 696 Department of Criminal Justice
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, DKN, LM, SPA, AF
JMc, DKN, LM, SPA, AF