H.B. No. 272 proposes amendments to the prosecution of fraudulent use or possession of credit card or debit card information in Texas. The bill introduces a new article, Article 13A.2551, which allows such offenses to be prosecuted in any county where the crime occurred or in the county of residence of the victim whose credit card or debit card information was unlawfully obtained, possessed, transferred, or used. Additionally, the bill amends Article 38.19(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to include Section 32.315 (Fraudulent Use or Possession of Credit Card or Debit Card Information) among the offenses applicable to the article, replacing the previous reference to Section 32.51.

The changes enacted by this bill will only apply to criminal proceedings that commence on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Any proceedings that began before this date will continue to be governed by the law in effect at that time, ensuring a smooth transition to the new legal framework.