Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 5360 — Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute human trafficking offenses.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute human trafficking offenses.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 20, Penal Code.

  • SUBCHAPTER D. PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES Sec. 402.101. APPLICABILITY. This subchapter applies to a criminal offense under Chapter 20A, Penal Code. Sec. 402.102. PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO ATTORNEY GENERAL. (a) A law enforcement agency that submits to a local prosecuting attorney a report stating there is probable cause to believe an identified person has committed a criminal offense described by Section 402.101 shall simultaneously submit a copy of that report to the attorney general. (b) On request of the attorney general, a local prosecuting attorney or law enforcement agency shall provide information regarding investigations of criminal offenses described by Section 402.101 to assist the attorney general in performing duties required under this subchapter. Sec. 402.103. PROSECUTION. Notwithstanding any other law, the attorney general has jurisdiction to prosecute and shall represent the state in the prosecution of a criminal offense described by Section 402.101 if: (1) a law enforcement agency submits a report described by Section 402.102(a) to the local prosecuting attorney and the attorney general; and (2) six months have elapsed from the date the report was submitted and the local prosecuting attorney has not initiated proceedings to prosecute the offense.

    amended

  • Section 20, Penal Code

    Sec. 20A.05. PROSECUTION BY ATTORNEY GENERAL AUTHORIZED. The attorney general shall represent the state in the prosecution of a criminal offense under this chapter as provided by Subchapter D, Chapter 402, Government Code.

    amended

Action History

  1. Withdrawn from schedule

  2. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  3. Referred to State Affairs

  4. Read first time

  5. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5360 do?
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute human trafficking offenses.
Who sponsors HB 5360?
HB 5360 is sponsored by Denise Villalobos.
What is the current status of HB 5360?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5360?
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