Texas HB2773 amends the Election Code to impose civil penalties on public officials or election officials who alter election procedures unlawfully.

Texas HB2773 amends the Election Code to prohibit public officials or election officials from altering election procedures in ways not expressly authorized by law or rule. If the secretary of state discovers such a violation, they must investigate and notify the attorney general, who may then impose a civil penalty. The penalty is $1,000 per day for the first five days after notification, and $5,000 per day thereafter. The collected penalties go to the state treasury. Investigation documents are confidential unless the secretary of state or attorney general decides to pursue a complaint.

Texas HB2773 amends the Election Code to impose civil penalties on public officials or election officials who alter election procedures unlawfully.

Texas HB2773 amends the Election Code to prohibit public officials or election officials from altering election procedures in ways not expressly authorized by law or rule. If the secretary of state discovers such a violation, they must investigate and notify the attorney general, who may then impose a civil penalty. The penalty is $1,000 per day for the first five days after notification, and $5,000 per day thereafter. The collected penalties go to the state treasury. Investigation documents are confidential unless the secretary of state or attorney general decides to pursue a complaint.