Repeals civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishes criminal asset forfeiture in Texas.

The bill repeals civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishes criminal asset forfeiture in Texas. It defines terms such as "abandoned property" and "contraband." It outlines procedures for the disposition of property, including the return of property to the owner under certain conditions. The bill also details the process for a defendant to petition the court to determine if a forfeiture is unconstitutionally excessive. It specifies that property may not be forfeited unless a person is convicted of an offense subject to forfeiture and the state establishes certain requirements.

Repeals civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishes criminal asset forfeiture in Texas.

The bill repeals civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishes criminal asset forfeiture in Texas. It defines terms such as "abandoned property" and "contraband." It outlines procedures for the disposition of property, including the return of property to the owner under certain conditions. The bill also details the process for a defendant to petition the court to determine if a forfeiture is unconstitutionally excessive. It specifies that property may not be forfeited unless a person is convicted of an offense subject to forfeiture and the state establishes certain requirements.