Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.
This proposed constitutional amendment would give Texas' Attorney General concurrent authority with county and district attorneys to prosecute criminal violations of election laws. It specifically adds a provision to the state constitution stating the AG "shall have concurrent jurisdiction" to handle these cases alongside local prosecutors. The amendment must be approved by voters in the November 2025 election to take effect. This change directly affects how election-related criminal cases are handled across Texas, clarifying the AG's role in enforcing election law violations.
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introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jul 15, 2025
Last action Jul 15, 2025
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
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Andy Hopper
RRepublican
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Caroline Harris Davila
RRepublican
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Daniel Alders
RRepublican
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Ellen Troxclair
RRepublican
Co
Helen Kerwin
RRepublican
Co
Hillary Hickland
RRepublican
Co
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
Co
Matt Morgan
RRepublican
Co
Mike Olcott
RRepublican
Co
Steve Toth
RRepublican
Co
Wes Virdell
RRepublican
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