House Bill No. 5354 aims to enhance the reporting requirements for prosecuting attorneys in Texas by adding a new section to the Government Code. Specifically, it introduces Section 71.0354, which defines "prosecuting attorney" and mandates that each prosecuting attorney report specific information to the Texas Judicial Council. This information includes the categories and number of criminal offenses prosecuted, the number of personnel employed and their sufficiency to handle the caseload, the frequency of defendant releases as per 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 details regarding the information to be reported, as well as the form and manner of submission, in consultation with the Texas District and County Attorneys Association and other interested parties. The council must complete this by September 1, 2026. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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