The state of Texas has this - Texas organized crime law.
And, from that law, here's what the probable cause affidavits claim to be the basis for the arrests
"Criminal street gang" means three or more persons having a common identifying sign or symbol or an identifiable leadership who continuously or regularly associate in the commission of criminal activities.
Do not need a steenkin' tape. Just find them signs and symbols.
My sister, step sister, and her son. The son is a dope head, he got busted. They charged them with organized crime. No murders, just a stupid teenager, and an oppressive legal system.
To generate revenue and oppress!