Texas SB846 amends the duty of the attorney general to prosecute certain criminal offenses.
Texas SB846 amends the Government Code to establish the attorney general's duty to prosecute specific criminal offenses. This includes offenses under the Election Code, certain chapters of the Health and Safety Code, and the Penal Code. Law enforcement agencies must submit reports to both local prosecutors and the attorney general when probable cause exists for these offenses. The attorney general has jurisdiction to prosecute if the local prosecutor does not act within six months.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
Analyze for Free
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.