Texas SB1026 clarifies the authority of the attorney general to prosecute election law offenses.

Texas SB1026 amends the Election Code to clarify the authority of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses related to state election laws. The bill specifies that the attorney general shall prosecute such offenses and may direct local prosecutors to do so if they fail to act within six months. Law enforcement agencies must submit reports of probable election law violations to both local prosecutors and the attorney general. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1026 clarifies the authority of the attorney general to prosecute election law offenses.

Texas SB1026 amends the Election Code to clarify the authority of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses related to state election laws. The bill specifies that the attorney general shall prosecute such offenses and may direct local prosecutors to do so if they fail to act within six months. Law enforcement agencies must submit reports of probable election law violations to both local prosecutors and the attorney general. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.