LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 21, 2023 TO: Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB904 by Moody (Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would exempt a fantasy or simulated game or contest from the definition of "bet" for the purpose of gambling offenses. It is assumed that any fiscal impact and any impact on state correctional populations or on the demand for state correctional resources would not be significant. Local Government ImpactIt is assumed that any fiscal impact to units of local government associated with enforcement, prosecution, supervision, or confinement would not be significant. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SMAT, LBO, MGol LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 21, 2023 TO: Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB904 by Moody (Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB904 by Moody (Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.), As Introduced Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on State Affairs Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB904 by Moody (Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.), As Introduced HB904 by Moody (Relating to definitions for purposes of gambling criminal offenses.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would exempt a fantasy or simulated game or contest from the definition of "bet" for the purpose of gambling offenses. It is assumed that any fiscal impact and any impact on state correctional populations or on the demand for state correctional resources would not be significant. Local Government Impact It is assumed that any fiscal impact to units of local government associated with enforcement, prosecution, supervision, or confinement would not be significant. Source Agencies: b > td > 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts 212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, SMAT, LBO, MGol JMc, SMAT, LBO, MGol