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SB 839 reforms asset forfeiture practices in Texas. It exempts motor vehicles valued at less than $10,000 and property owned by innocent owners from forfeiture. The bill introduces additional reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies, mandates a case tracking system, and establishes a searchable public database of forfeiture information. It also includes penalties for noncompliance with reporting requirements and allows for audits by the state auditor.
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