Texas SB980 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require annual audits of asset forfeiture proceeds and property by law enforcement agencies and.

Texas SB980 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to mandate that law enforcement agencies and attorneys representing the state account for proceeds and property from asset forfeitures. These entities must now include a detailed report and explanation of all expenditures, such as salaries, overtime pay, officer training, and investigative equipment. The audit must also itemize all seizures of proceeds and property, including the date of seizure, the amount of any liquid assets, and a description of non-liquid assets.

Texas SB980 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require annual audits of asset forfeiture proceeds and property by law enforcement agencies and.

Texas SB980 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to mandate that law enforcement agencies and attorneys representing the state account for proceeds and property from asset forfeitures. These entities must now include a detailed report and explanation of all expenditures, such as salaries, overtime pay, officer training, and investigative equipment. The audit must also itemize all seizures of proceeds and property, including the date of seizure, the amount of any liquid assets, and a description of non-liquid assets.