Texas HB2309 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to redefine "contraband" and clarify the authority of the attorney general in forfeiture actions.

Texas HB2309 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to redefine "contraband" as property used in or acquired from various felonies and misdemeanors, including those related to controlled substances and health care programs. The bill specifies that the attorney general can act in forfeiture proceedings for certain contraband, including those involving proceeds from specific felonies. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2309 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to redefine "contraband" and clarify the authority of the attorney general in forfeiture actions.

Texas HB2309 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to redefine "contraband" as property used in or acquired from various felonies and misdemeanors, including those related to controlled substances and health care programs. The bill specifies that the attorney general can act in forfeiture proceedings for certain contraband, including those involving proceeds from specific felonies. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.