This blog originally appeared at The Texas Tribune.
The bill would allow for the removal of prosecutors who adopt any policy to not pursue certain crimes, including some low-level theft and drug charges. The Senate’s version will need to be reconciled with the House, which had carved out some exemptions.
Screens display case information on May 9 at the Travis County Criminal Court at the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center in Austin.
The Texas Senate recently approved a bill that enables the removal of locally elected prosecutors from office if they choose not to enforce specific laws. This legislation is part of a broader initiative by Republicans to address concerns regarding “rogue” district attorneys in large, left-leaning counties in Texas. These prosecutors have publicly stated their intention to refrain from prosecuting abortion cases and, in some instances, have implemented policies related to the prosecution of low-level theft and drug offenses.
State Senator Joan Huffman, a Republican from Houston and the sponsor of the bill, emphasized the need for a mechanism to hold prosecutors accountable for their refusal to enforce laws passed by the Texas Legislature or any legislative body. The bill aims to address the perceived noncompliance with established laws by prosecutors in certain jurisdictions.
It’s important to note that the bill’s passage by the Texas Senate does not guarantee its enactment into law. The bill will need to go through further legislative processes, including consideration by the Texas House of Representatives, before it can be signed into law by the governor.
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