Relating to the investigation of the death of a prisoner in county jail.

HB 3841 requires Texas county jail death investigations to be conducted by an independent law enforcement agency (not the jail’s own agency) within 30 days of notification. The bill mandates that the state commission publicly post specific details online, including the county, death date, investigating agency, appointment date, any replacement agency due to conflicts of interest, and investigation status. This information must be updated monthly and remain accessible for two years after the death. The law directly affects county jails, families of deceased prisoners, and the public by increasing transparency in how these deaths are investigated. It takes effect September 1, 2025.