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Texas Senate Bill SB2384

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2384

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the creation of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Regional Administrative Judicial Districts, the creation of the office of regional district attorney for each district, and the powers and duties of regional district attorneys.

Impact

One significant outcome of SB2384, should it be enacted, is the modification of how criminal cases are prosecuted in the designated areas. Each Regional District Attorney will manage cases not only in their respective counties but across the entire region, allowing for greater coordination and potentially more efficient legal proceedings. This restructuring could result in a more uniform application of the law and facilitate better resource management among the district attorneys serving these regions.

Summary

SB2384 focuses on the establishment of five new Regional Administrative Judicial Districts in Texas, which encompass a specified set of counties as detailed in the bill. For each of these districts, the bill proposes the creation of a Regional District Attorney's office tasked with several criminal prosecution responsibilities. The aim of this legislative measure is to streamline the judicial process across a broader region by centralizing the district attorney's role in handling criminal cases within these new districts.

Contention

Potential points of contention surrounding this bill may arise from concerns about how the changes will affect local governance and the existing judicial framework. Critics might worry that the centralization could diminish local control and responsiveness to community-specific legal matters. Moreover, the reaction from existing county district attorneys and community members may vary, particularly regarding how the transition will impact ongoing cases and prosecutorial discretion in localized contexts.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Government Code

  • Chapter 2. Firearm Suppressor Regulation
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 46. Professional Prosecutors
    • Section: New Section

Code Of Criminal Procedure

  • Chapter 2. General Duties Of Officers
    • Section: New Section

Latest SB2384 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

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