Texas SB839 amends asset forfeiture laws, exempts vehicles under $10,000, and mandates reporting and transparency.

Texas SB839 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to exempt motor vehicles valued under $10,000 from forfeiture. It mandates law enforcement agencies and attorneys representing the state to report on seized or forfeited property, including details like the type of property, its value, and the circumstances of the seizure. The attorney general must compile and publish a report on these activities, ensuring transparency and fairness in the use of seized property proceeds.

Texas SB839 amends asset forfeiture laws, exempts vehicles under $10,000, and mandates reporting and transparency.

Texas SB839 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to exempt motor vehicles valued under $10,000 from forfeiture. It mandates law enforcement agencies and attorneys representing the state to report on seized or forfeited property, including details like the type of property, its value, and the circumstances of the seizure. The attorney general must compile and publish a report on these activities, ensuring transparency and fairness in the use of seized property proceeds.