Honorable Jeff Leach, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3557 by Paddie (Relating to civil liability for engaging in certain conduct involving a critical infrastructure facility.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Government Code to create a new cause of action for a person who engages in conduct that constitutes a criminal offense of criminal trespass of a critical infrastructure facility.
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.
The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house or September 1, 2019.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial Council