H.B. No. 2715 amends the Local Government Code to clarify the procedures for the removal of certain officers from political subdivisions. The bill specifies that a petition for removal must be addressed to the appropriate judicial authority depending on the type of officer involved, with the presiding judge of the administrative judicial region being designated for all officers under this subchapter, rather than distinguishing between prosecuting attorneys and other officers. Additionally, the bill mandates that the petition must clearly outline the grounds for removal and the specifics of the alleged acts.

The legislation also includes provisions for the assignment of judges to oversee removal proceedings, ensuring that a district court judge from a different judicial district is assigned to avoid conflicts of interest. Furthermore, it repeals certain sections related to the removal of prosecuting attorneys, streamlining the process for all officers under the specified subchapter. The changes will apply only to petitions filed after the effective date of the Act, with existing petitions governed by the law in effect at the time of filing. The Act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: ()
House Committee Report: Local Government Code 87.015, Local Government Code 87.0151, Local Government Code 87.018 (Local Government Code 87)
Engrossed: Local Government Code 87.015, Local Government Code 87.0151, Local Government Code 87.018 (Local Government Code 87)
Senate Committee Report: Local Government Code 87.015, Local Government Code 87.0151, Local Government Code 87.018 (Local Government Code 87)
Enrolled: Local Government Code 87.015, Local Government Code 87.0151, Local Government Code 87.018 (Local Government Code 87)