Texas SB873 amends the Government Code to clarify that criminal trial courts do not need to exhaust civil remedies before gaining jurisdiction.

Texas SB873 amends Section 571.171 of the Government Code to specify that criminal trial courts do not need to exhaust civil, including administrative, remedies as a prerequisite to gaining jurisdiction over a criminal action. This change applies to criminal actions commenced before, on, or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

Texas SB873 amends the Government Code to clarify that criminal trial courts do not need to exhaust civil remedies before gaining jurisdiction.

Texas SB873 amends Section 571.171 of the Government Code to specify that criminal trial courts do not need to exhaust civil, including administrative, remedies as a prerequisite to gaining jurisdiction over a criminal action. This change applies to criminal actions commenced before, on, or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.