Relating to the creation of the office of state special prosecutor.

HB 4717 creates a new office of state special prosecutor in Texas, appointed by the Supreme Court, to handle specific high-profile criminal cases. The special prosecutor will have concurrent jurisdiction in district and lower courts for cases involving violations of election laws, human trafficking, certain health and safety code offenses (including abortion laws under Chapters 170-171 of the Health and Safety Code), and specific Penal Code violations. The office will operate with a four-year term, allow for assistant prosecutors, and require a memorandum of understanding with the attorney general for staff support. This bill directly affects state prosecutors handling these designated cases and establishes a dedicated legal authority for them.