Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 13A.552

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 13A.552 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Certain Offenses Committed Against Child Committed To Texas Juvenile Justice Department

An offense described by Article 104.003(a) committed by an employee or officer of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department or a person providing services under a contract with the department against a child committed to the department may be prosecuted in:

(1) any county in which an element of the offense occurred; or

(2) Travis County. (Code Crim. Proc., Art. 13.34.)

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 13A.552

Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 765,Sec. 1.001, eff. 1/1/2025.