Texas HB5318 grants the attorney general jurisdiction to prosecute certain criminal offenses against public order.

Texas HB5318 amends Chapter 402, Government Code, by adding a new subchapter that grants the attorney general jurisdiction to prosecute criminal offenses against public order. This applies to offenses under Sections 42.02 and 42.03 of the Penal Code if they occur on state-owned or maintained property. Law enforcement agencies must submit reports of probable cause to both local prosecutors and the attorney general. The attorney general can prosecute if the local prosecutor does not initiate proceedings within six months.

Texas HB5318 grants the attorney general jurisdiction to prosecute certain criminal offenses against public order.

Texas HB5318 amends Chapter 402, Government Code, by adding a new subchapter that grants the attorney general jurisdiction to prosecute criminal offenses against public order. This applies to offenses under Sections 42.02 and 42.03 of the Penal Code if they occur on state-owned or maintained property. Law enforcement agencies must submit reports of probable cause to both local prosecutors and the attorney general. The attorney general can prosecute if the local prosecutor does not initiate proceedings within six months.