Relating to the prosecution of an offense committed by a peace officer acting in the course and scope of the officer's official duties.

HB 3640 changes how police officers' on-duty crimes are prosecuted in Texas. It requires local law enforcement agencies to report such offenses to the Texas Attorney General instead of their local prosecutor when the prosecutor serves the same city or county as the officer. The Attorney General can then prosecute directly or appoint a prosecutor from a different jurisdiction to avoid conflicts of interest. This law would apply only to offenses committed on or after January 1, 2026, but only if voters approve a related constitutional amendment.