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TX SB980

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Eckhardt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires annual asset forfeiture audits to include a detailed report itemizing all seizures of proceeds and property, including the date of seizure, amount of liquid assets, and description of non-liquid assets

  • Mandates disclosure of the final disposition of all seized proceeds and property in the audit report

  • Applies to all law enforcement agencies and attorneys representing the state who receive proceeds or property through asset forfeiture

  • Certified audit copies must be delivered to the attorney general within 60 days after the end of the annual audit period

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies to audits performed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Relating to the reporting of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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