Texas asserts jurisdiction over any crime committed against a resident of Texas no matter where in the United States the crime occurred.

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Texas has jurisdiction over crimes committed within its borders or crimes committed against its residents while they are physically present in another state. However, Texas does not have jurisdiction over crimes committed against a resident of Texas that occurred outside of the United States.

Texas Asserts Jurisdiction Over Any Crime Committed Against a Resident