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TX SB1440

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bettencourt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Publicly posted information may not include personally identifying information of alleged offenders or victims

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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