Texas SB987 modifies the jurisdiction of criminal trial courts over certain criminal actions.

Texas SB987 amends Section 571.171 of the Government Code to clarify that the exhaustion of civil or administrative remedies is not necessary for a trial court to have subject matter jurisdiction over a criminal action. This change applies to criminal actions initiated before, on, or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB987 modifies the jurisdiction of criminal trial courts over certain criminal actions.

Texas SB987 amends Section 571.171 of the Government Code to clarify that the exhaustion of civil or administrative remedies is not necessary for a trial court to have subject matter jurisdiction over a criminal action. This change applies to criminal actions initiated before, on, or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.