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This bill requires prosecuting attorneys (defined as county, district, or criminal district attorneys representing the state in criminal matters) to report specific information to the Texas Judicial Council. The required reporting includes details such as the categories and number of criminal offenses prosecuted, the number of personnel employed by the prosecutor's office and whether that staffing is sufficient for their caseload, the number of times defendants were released under a specific provision of the Criminal Procedure Code, and the number of electronic notices submitted to courts. The Texas Judicial Council must develop the reporting framework in consultation with the Texas District and County Attorneys Association and other interested parties, with a deadline of September 1, 2026, to establish the specific information requirements, reporting form, and submission method. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of prosecutorial workloads and practices across Texas counties.

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