Texas HB4717 establishes the office of state special prosecutor with jurisdiction over specific criminal cases.

HB4717 creates the office of state special prosecutor in Texas, appointed by the supreme court. This prosecutor has jurisdiction over cases involving election law violations, human trafficking, abortion law violations, and other specified offenses. The state special prosecutor can appoint assistant state special prosecutors and a first assistant to act in their absence. The prosecutor serves a four-year term and can be removed by the supreme court for good cause. The bill also outlines salary and expenses for the prosecutor and prohibits them from accepting fees from referred attorneys.

Texas HB4717 establishes the office of state special prosecutor with jurisdiction over specific criminal cases.

HB4717 creates the office of state special prosecutor in Texas, appointed by the supreme court. This prosecutor has jurisdiction over cases involving election law violations, human trafficking, abortion law violations, and other specified offenses. The state special prosecutor can appoint assistant state special prosecutors and a first assistant to act in their absence. The prosecutor serves a four-year term and can be removed by the supreme court for good cause. The bill also outlines salary and expenses for the prosecutor and prohibits them from accepting fees from referred attorneys.