Bill > HB1475

This bill modifies the Texas Election Code to require courts to provide advance notice to the Attorney General before holding a hearing on a temporary restraining order (TRO) in an election-related case. Specifically, the court must electronically notify the Attorney General at a designated email address as soon as practicable before the hearing. The court cannot hold the hearing sooner than two hours after sending this notice, unless the Attorney General waives this waiting period. The bill also mandates that the Attorney General must be allowed to participate remotely in the hearing using any reasonably available method. If a temporary restraining order is issued without following these notification requirements, the order will be considered void and unenforceable. The Attorney General is required to designate a specific email address for receiving these notifications. This legislation aims to ensure the Attorney General has an opportunity to be informed about and potentially participate in time-sensitive election-related legal proceedings. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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