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SB 12·TX·senate

Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.

EnactedFiled Aug 15, 2025
Sponsor: Hughes
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Sep 19, 2025

Summary

The bill makes the Texas attorney general the lead prosecutor for any criminal violation of the state Election Code. Local law‑enforcement must forward probable‑cause reports to the AG, and the AG can direct county prosecutors to assist or take over the case. It applies only to offenses occurring after the law’s effective date.

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