Texas HB5138 mandates the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses under state election laws.

Texas HB5138 amends the Election Code to clarify the attorney general's duty to prosecute criminal offenses related to state elections. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to submit reports of probable cause to both local prosecutors and the attorney general. If the local prosecutor does not initiate prosecution within six months, the attorney general must prosecute the offense. The bill also allows the attorney general to direct local prosecutors to handle such cases. These changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5138 mandates the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses under state election laws.

Texas HB5138 amends the Election Code to clarify the attorney general's duty to prosecute criminal offenses related to state elections. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to submit reports of probable cause to both local prosecutors and the attorney general. If the local prosecutor does not initiate prosecution within six months, the attorney general must prosecute the offense. The bill also allows the attorney general to direct local prosecutors to handle such cases. These changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.