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TX SB1440
Bill
Status
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Bettencourt
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AI Summary
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Requires prosecuting attorneys to submit a report to the Texas Attorney General when they refuse to prosecute cases involving offenses under Penal Code Title 5 (offenses against the person), Title 6 (offenses against the family), or Chapter 29 (robbery) after receiving a sworn probable cause affidavit from a peace officer
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Reports must include all information the prosecutor has about the alleged offense, a detailed explanation of the decision not to prosecute including evidentiary deficiencies, and the alleged offender's criminal history
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Attorney General's office must post information about each refusal to prosecute on its public website at least once per month, including the county where the offense occurred and the type of offense alleged
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Publicly posted information may not include personally identifying information of alleged offenders or victims
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to required reporting of certain discretionary prosecutorial decisions of prosecuting attorneys.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice
3/6/2025