LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 10, 2021 TO: Honorable Paul Bettencourt, Chair, Senate Committee on Local Government FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB987 by Buckingham (Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Penal Code to create a Class C misdemeanor offense of intentionally or knowingly camping in a public place without consent. The bill would prohibit a local entity from adopting or enforcing a policy under which the entity prohibits or discourages the enforcement of any public camping ban.Based on information provided by the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the State is anticipated. Local Government ImpactAccording to the Texas Municipal League, no fiscal implication to cities is anticipated.A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $500. In addition to the fine, punishment can include up to 180 days of deferred disposition. Costs associated with enforcement and prosecution could likely be absorbed within existing resources. Revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Admin, 302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AF, ANE, SMAT, CMA
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 10, 2021
TO: Honorable Paul Bettencourt, Chair, Senate Committee on Local Government FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB987 by Buckingham (Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Paul Bettencourt, Chair, Senate Committee on Local Government
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: SB987 by Buckingham (Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
Honorable Paul Bettencourt, Chair, Senate Committee on Local Government
Honorable Paul Bettencourt, Chair, Senate Committee on Local Government
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
SB987 by Buckingham (Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place; creating a criminal offense.), As Introduced
SB987 by Buckingham (Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place; 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 the Penal Code to create a Class C misdemeanor offense of intentionally or knowingly camping in a public place without consent. The bill would prohibit a local entity from adopting or enforcing a policy under which the entity prohibits or discourages the enforcement of any public camping ban.Based on information provided by the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the State is anticipated.
Based on information provided by the Comptroller of Public Accounts, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Office of Court Administration, no significant fiscal impact to the State is anticipated.
Local Government Impact
According to the Texas Municipal League, no fiscal implication to cities is anticipated.A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $500. In addition to the fine, punishment can include up to 180 days of deferred disposition. Costs associated with enforcement and prosecution could likely be absorbed within existing resources. Revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact.
A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine of not more than $500. In addition to the fine, punishment can include up to 180 days of deferred disposition. Costs associated with enforcement and prosecution could likely be absorbed within existing resources. Revenue gain from fines imposed and collected is not anticipated to have a significant fiscal impact.
Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Admin, 302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts
212 Office of Court Admin, 302 Office of the Attorney General, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AF, ANE, SMAT, CMA
JMc, AF, ANE, SMAT, CMA