H.B. No. 45 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code and the Government Code to establish the Attorney General's authority to prosecute offenses related to human trafficking. Specifically, it introduces a new subchapter in the Government Code that outlines the Attorney General's jurisdiction to represent the state in such prosecutions, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include the submission of a report by a law enforcement agency indicating probable cause for the offense, a 180-day waiting period during which the local prosecuting attorney has not taken action, and the requirement for local attorneys to provide information to the Attorney General upon request.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing provisions regarding interlocutory appeals by adding new categories of appealable orders, including those related to motions filed under specific sections of the Government Code. The changes in law will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. This ensures that any offenses committed prior to this date will be governed by the laws in effect at that time.

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Enrolled: Civil Practice and Remedies Code 51.014 (Civil Practice and Remedies Code 51)