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TX HB5354

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Leach

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires county attorneys, district attorneys, and criminal district attorneys to report information to the Texas Judicial Council on categories of criminal offenses prosecuted and the number of cases in each category

  • Mandates prosecuting attorneys report the number of personnel employed and whether staffing levels are sufficient to support their caseload

  • Requires reporting on the number of defendants released under Article 17.151 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (relating to release when charges are not timely filed)

  • Requires reporting on the number of electronic notices submitted to courts under Article 17.027(a)(2) regarding bail-related notifications

  • Texas Judicial Council must consult with the Texas District and County Attorneys Association and other interested parties when establishing reporting requirements, with the form and manner to be prescribed by September 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to the information reported by prosecuting attorneys to the Texas Judicial Council.

County Government

Last Action

Received from the House

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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