Texas HB1944 protects peace officers and prosecutors from election offense charges when acting within their authority and for official investigations.
Texas HB1944 amends the Election Code to protect peace officers and prosecutors from being charged with an offense when their conduct is authorized by their law enforcement agency and is in furtherance of an official investigation. This protection applies to violations of election laws. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025.
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