Bill

HB 4235

86(R) - 2019
House Criminal Jurisprudence
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes
Criminal Procedure

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Charles Anderson

Bill Caption

Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for burglary of a commercial building in which trade or commerce is conducted.

Fiscal Notes

The probable fiscal impact of implementing the bill is indeterminate due to the lack of data that would allow for the identification of the type of building burgled. These data are necessary to determine the fiscal implications associated with increasing the punishment as outlined in the bill's provisions. 

Bill Analysis

HB 4235 would increase the penalty for burglary from a state jail felony to a third degree felony if the offense is committed in a commercial building in which trade or commerce is conducted.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 4235 because it neither advances nor hinders any of our liberty principles.