Texas SB2974 amends election enforcement laws, including appointing state election marshals and establishing emergency election review judges.

Texas SB2974 amends the Election Code to enhance enforcement of election laws. The bill establishes the role of a state election marshal, appointed by the secretary of state, who will oversee election marshals in each Department of Public Safety region. These marshals are tasked with investigating alleged election violations and can seek court orders to prevent violations. The bill also creates emergency election review judges to handle urgent election-related legal matters, ensuring timely hearings.

Texas SB2974 amends election enforcement laws, including appointing state election marshals and establishing emergency election review judges.

Texas SB2974 amends the Election Code to enhance enforcement of election laws. The bill establishes the role of a state election marshal, appointed by the secretary of state, who will oversee election marshals in each Department of Public Safety region. These marshals are tasked with investigating alleged election violations and can seek court orders to prevent violations. The bill also creates emergency election review judges to handle urgent election-related legal matters, ensuring timely hearings.