Texas SB1440 mandates reporting of discretionary prosecutorial decisions by prosecuting attorneys.

Texas SB1440 amends the Government Code to require prosecuting attorneys to report to the attorney general when they decide not to prosecute certain criminal offenses. The report must include details about the alleged offense, the decision not to prosecute, and the offender's criminal history. The attorney general's office must then post this information on its website monthly, excluding any personally identifying information. This act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1440 mandates reporting of discretionary prosecutorial decisions by prosecuting attorneys.

Texas SB1440 amends the Government Code to require prosecuting attorneys to report to the attorney general when they decide not to prosecute certain criminal offenses. The report must include details about the alleged offense, the decision not to prosecute, and the offender's criminal history. The attorney general's office must then post this information on its website monthly, excluding any personally identifying information. This act takes effect September 1, 2025.