Text of article effective on January 01, 2025
Art. 13A.551.  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.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 765 (H.B. 4504), Sec. 1.001, eff. January 1, 2025.