Texas SB1650 grants the attorney general jurisdiction to prosecute certain criminal offenses against public order.

Texas SB1650 amends Chapter 402, Government Code, by adding Subchapter D, which grants the attorney general jurisdiction to prosecute specific criminal offenses against public order. This applies to offenses under Penal Code Sections 42.02 and 42.03 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 SB1650 grants the attorney general jurisdiction to prosecute certain criminal offenses against public order.

Texas SB1650 amends Chapter 402, Government Code, by adding Subchapter D, which grants the attorney general jurisdiction to prosecute specific criminal offenses against public order. This applies to offenses under Penal Code Sections 42.02 and 42.03 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.