Texas HB703 amends election enforcement laws, including appointing election marshals and establishing emergency election review procedures.

Texas HB703 amends the Election Code to enhance enforcement of election laws. It mandates the appointment of election marshals by the secretary of state, with one marshal for every 1,000,000 residents in each Department of Public Safety region. These marshals are licensed peace officers, commissioned by the Department of Public Safety, and trained in election law. They have the authority to investigate alleged violations, seek court orders, and file criminal charges.

Texas HB703 amends election enforcement laws, including appointing election marshals and establishing emergency election review procedures.

Texas HB703 amends the Election Code to enhance enforcement of election laws. It mandates the appointment of election marshals by the secretary of state, with one marshal for every 1,000,000 residents in each Department of Public Safety region. These marshals are licensed peace officers, commissioned by the Department of Public Safety, and trained in election law. They have the authority to investigate alleged violations, seek court orders, and file criminal charges.