The bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to establish new venue provisions for the prosecution of certain theft-related offenses, particularly those involving intangible personal property. It introduces a new subsection (a-1) to Article 13A.251, allowing such offenses to be prosecuted in the county where the victim resides. Additionally, Article 13A.501 is revised to specify that if the prosecution is based on theft of intangible personal property, it can also be pursued in the county where the victim resides. The bill further clarifies that if the prosecution involves a felony under Chapter 32 of the Penal Code, it may be prosecuted in any county where a victim resides.

The bill stipulates that it applies only to criminal cases where the indictment, information, or complaint is presented to the court on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Cases presented before this date will continue to be governed by the existing law. The changes aim to streamline the prosecution process for theft offenses involving intangible property, ensuring that victims have a more accessible venue for legal recourse.