Bill > HB910

This bill modifies the venue (location) for prosecuting election-related offenses in Texas by allowing felony election offenses to be prosecuted in a judicial district adjoining the district where the offense occurred, and misdemeanor election offenses to be prosecuted in a county adjoining the county where the offense occurred. The bill establishes that a county has exclusive jurisdiction over election-related offenses for 90 days after the Governor's certification of an election or 90 days after the offense is discovered, with a provision allowing earlier prosecution if it would otherwise be foreclosed by statute of limitations. Specifically, the bill covers both offenses classified under the Election Code and other election-related offenses, applying to both felonies and misdemeanors. The changes will only apply to violations occurring on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, and will not retroactively impact offenses that occurred before that date. This legislation appears designed to provide more flexibility in prosecuting election-related legal violations by expanding potential venues for criminal proceedings.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB910