Relating to the prosecution of the offense of fraudulent use or possession of credit card or debit card information.

HB 272 modifies where credit card fraud cases can be prosecuted under Texas law. It allows cases involving fraudulent use or possession of credit/debit card information (covered under Penal Code Section 32.315) to be filed in either the county where the crime occurred or the county where the victim resides. This change directly affects victims of card fraud, prosecutors, and courts by expanding jurisdiction options for these cases. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, applying only to cases filed after that date.