Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 13A.551

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 13A.551 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Failure To Comply With Sex Offender Registration Statute

An offense under Chapter 62 may be prosecuted in any county in which:

(1) an element of the offense occurs;

(2) the defendant last registered, verified registration, or otherwise complied with a requirement under Chapter 62;

(3) the defendant has indicated that the defendant intends to reside, regardless of whether the defendant establishes or attempts to establish residency in that county;

(4) the defendant is placed under custodial arrest for an offense subsequent to the defendant's most recent reportable conviction or adjudication under Chapter 62; or

(5) the defendant resides or is found by a peace officer, regardless of how long the defendant has been in the county or intends to stay in the county. (Code Crim. Proc., Art. 13.31.)

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 13A.551

Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 765,Sec. 1.001, eff. 1/1/2025.