Honorable John Whitmire, Chair, Senate Committee on Criminal Justice
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB189 by Thompson, Senfronia (Relating to the elimination of the statute of limitations for the offenses of sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to eliminate the statute of limitations for aggravated sexual assault crimes and for sexual assault crimes if probable cause exists that the defendant committed the same or a similar sexual offense against five or more victims.
Based on the analysis of the Office of Court Administration, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council