LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 7, 2021 TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB825 by Springer (Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Penal Code as it relates to places where weapons are prohibited. Under the provisions of the bill, the defenses to prosecution would be expanded to allow for possession of a weapon in a secured area of an airport with certain approved authorization. The Office of Court Administration and the 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 ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Admin, 696 Department of Criminal Justice LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SMAT, LM, AF, DKN, DGI LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 7, 2021 TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB825 by Springer (Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB825 by Springer (Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.), As Introduced Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs Honorable Bryan Hughes, Chair, Senate Committee on State Affairs Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB825 by Springer (Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.), As Introduced SB825 by Springer (Relating to the offense of possessing a weapon in a secured area of an airport.), 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 places where weapons are prohibited. Under the provisions of the bill, the defenses to prosecution would be expanded to allow for possession of a weapon in a secured area of an airport with certain approved authorization. The Office of Court Administration and the 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 No significant fiscal implication to units of local government 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, SMAT, LM, AF, DKN, DGI JMc, SMAT, LM, AF, DKN, DGI