Texas HB3841 amends the investigation process for prisoner deaths in county jails.

HB3841 amends Section 511.021 of the Texas Government Code to revise the investigation of prisoner deaths in county jails. The bill mandates that the commission must appoint a law enforcement agency, other than the local agency operating the jail, to investigate the death within 30 days of notification. The appointed agency must notify the commission if it accepts the appointment or intends to present evidence. The commission is required to publish details of each death on its website, including the county, date of death, investigating agency, and investigation status.

Texas HB3841 amends the investigation process for prisoner deaths in county jails.

HB3841 amends Section 511.021 of the Texas Government Code to revise the investigation of prisoner deaths in county jails. The bill mandates that the commission must appoint a law enforcement agency, other than the local agency operating the jail, to investigate the death within 30 days of notification. The appointed agency must notify the commission if it accepts the appointment or intends to present evidence. The commission is required to publish details of each death on its website, including the county, date of death, investigating agency, and investigation status.