Texas HB4957 mandates the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses under state election laws, with specific procedures for report submission.

Texas HB4957 amends the state election laws to clarify the attorney general's duty to prosecute criminal offenses. It requires law enforcement agencies to submit reports of probable cause for election-related offenses to both local prosecutors and the attorney general. If the local prosecutor does not initiate prosecution within six months, the attorney general must take over. The bill also specifies that these changes apply only to offenses committed after its effective date, which is September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4957 mandates the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses under state election laws, with specific procedures for report submission.

Texas HB4957 amends the state election laws to clarify the attorney general's duty to prosecute criminal offenses. It requires law enforcement agencies to submit reports of probable cause for election-related offenses to both local prosecutors and the attorney general. If the local prosecutor does not initiate prosecution within six months, the attorney general must take over. The bill also specifies that these changes apply only to offenses committed after its effective date, which is September 1, 2025.