89th Legislature Regular Session

H.J.Res.189

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·3/12/25

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Introduced3/12/25

Chamber Passed

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Proposing a constitutional amendment to specify the authority of the attorney general to prosecute election law offenses in Texas.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify the authority of the attorney general in Texas. Specifically, it grants the attorney general concurrent jurisdiction with county or district attorneys to prosecute criminal offenses related to election laws. The amendment will be put to a vote in the November 4, 2025 election.

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H.J.Res.189

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