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This bill requires prosecuting attorneys (county attorneys, district attorneys, and criminal district attorneys representing the state in criminal matters) to submit specific information to the Texas Judicial Council. The required reporting includes details about the categories and number of criminal cases 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 Article 17.151 of the Criminal Procedure Code, and the number of electronic notices submitted to courts as required by Article 17.027(a)(2). Before establishing the specific reporting requirements, the Texas Judicial Council must consult with the Texas District and County Attorneys Association and other interested parties. The bill mandates that the Texas Judicial Council finalize the reporting guidelines by September 1, 2026, and the bill itself will take effect on September 1, 2025. The goal appears to be creating a standardized, comprehensive reporting system to help track and understand prosecutorial workloads and case management across Texas.

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