Relating to the subject matter jurisdiction of the criminal trial courts of this state over certain criminal actions.

SB 873 clarifies that Texas criminal trial courts do not need to wait for civil remedies (including administrative processes) to be exhausted before handling certain criminal cases. The bill amends the Government Code to explicitly state that courts retain jurisdiction over these criminal actions under existing law. This change affects criminal trial courts and defendants in cases involving specific criminal matters, ensuring courts can proceed without requiring prior civil resolution. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, applying to all criminal cases filed on or after that date.