89th Legislature Regular Session

H.J.Res.160

Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.

Introduced·2/28/25

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Introduced2/28/25

Chamber Passed

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Proposing a constitutional amendment to grant the Texas Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with county and district attorneys to prosecute.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to specify the authority of the Texas Attorney General. It grants the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with county and district attorneys to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of the state. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election.

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