Texas HB3640 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to disqualify local prosecuting attorneys from prosecuting peace officers for offenses committed.

Texas HB3640 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to address the prosecution of offenses committed by peace officers while acting in the course and scope of their official duties. The bill disqualifies local prosecuting attorneys from handling such cases if the officer is employed by a political subdivision served by the attorney. Instead, the local law enforcement agency must report the offense to the attorney general, who may either prosecute the case or appoint a different prosecuting attorney from a different political subdivision.

Texas HB3640 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to disqualify local prosecuting attorneys from prosecuting peace officers for offenses committed.

Texas HB3640 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to address the prosecution of offenses committed by peace officers while acting in the course and scope of their official duties. The bill disqualifies local prosecuting attorneys from handling such cases if the officer is employed by a political subdivision served by the attorney. Instead, the local law enforcement agency must report the offense to the attorney general, who may either prosecute the case or appoint a different prosecuting attorney from a different political subdivision.