Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2384

Filed

3/12/25

Out of Senate Committee

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

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3307

Relating to the official misconduct and removal of district attorneys and county attorneys.

TX HB5199

Relating to the creation of the Big Bend Regional Emergency Service District

TX SB2547

Relating to the creation of the Big Bend Regional Emergency Service District

TX HB1350

Relating to the enforcement of criminal offenses by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys; providing a civil penalty.

TX SB378

Relating to the enforcement of criminal offenses by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys; providing a civil penalty.

TX SB20

Relating to the enforcement of criminal offenses by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys.

TX HB125

Relating to the enforcement of certain election laws by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys; providing a civil penalty.

TX HB130

Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Harris County.

TX SB2028

Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Brazoria County.

TX HB5352

Relating to the approval and creation of the Williamson County Development District No. 1; and to the administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the district, including the authority to impose an assessment, a tax, and issue bonds.