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AN ACT
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relating to the distribution of proceeds from the sale of forfeited |
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property in a criminal case. |
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�������BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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�������SECTION�1.��Article 59.06, Code of Criminal Procedure, is |
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amended by adding Subsection (c-1) to read as follows: |
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�������(c-1)��Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the attorney |
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representing the state and special rangers of the Texas and |
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Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association who meet the requirements |
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of Article 2.125 may enter into a local agreement that allows the |
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attorney representing the state to transfer proceeds from the sale |
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of forfeited property described by Subsection (c), after the |
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deduction of court costs as described by that subsection, to a |
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special fund established for the special rangers. Proceeds |
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transferred under this subsection must be used by the special |
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rangers solely for law enforcement purposes, such as training, |
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essential equipment, and operating expenses. Any expenditures of |
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the proceeds are subject to the audit provisions established under |
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this article. |
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�������SECTION�2.��This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.��If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2009. |
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______________________________ |
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���President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House����� |
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�������I certify that H.B. No. 2062 was passed by the House on April |
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15, 2009, by the following vote:��Yeas 147, Nays 0, 1 present, not |
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voting. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House��� |
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�������I certify that H.B. No. 2062 was passed by the Senate on May |
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14, 2009, by the following vote:��Yeas 31, Nays 0. |
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______________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate���� |
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APPROVED:��_____________________ |
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�����������������Governor������� |