The bill, S.B. No. 2146, introduces a new section, 71.0354, to the Government Code, which mandates that prosecuting attorneys in Texas report specific information to the Texas Judicial Council. This information includes the categories of criminal offenses prosecuted, the number of personnel employed and their sufficiency to handle the caseload, the number of times defendants were released under Article 17.151 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the number of electronic notices submitted to courts as required by Article 17.027(a)(2). The Texas Judicial Council is tasked with prescribing the format and manner of these reports, in consultation with the Texas District and County Attorneys Association and other interested parties.

The bill stipulates that the Texas Judicial Council must establish the reporting requirements by September 1, 2026, and the provisions of the act will take effect on September 1, 2025. This legislative change aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the prosecution process by ensuring that relevant data is systematically collected and reported.

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