Where must the prosecution of a criminal offense under TAC Chapter 773 take place?

The prosecution of a criminal offense under Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 773 must take place in the county where the offense occurred. This requirement is based on the principle of venue, which ensures that legal proceedings are conducted in the location most directly connected to the events in question. By prosecuting the case in the county where the offense occurred, it is believed that the trial will be fairer and more relevant to the local community impacted by the crime. It allows residents, who may have an interest in the proceedings, to participate in the judicial process and facilitates access to the court for witnesses and other parties involved in the case.

Other options like a designated EMS court, a local justice of the peace office, or any county where the offense did not occur do not conform to this venue requirement and therefore would not be appropriate locations for prosecution under the regulations of TAC Chapter 773.