Bill > HJR103

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to modify Section 22 of Article IV of the Texas Constitution, specifically expanding the Attorney General's prosecutorial powers related to election law violations. The amendment would grant the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with county and district attorneys to prosecute criminal offenses defined under the state's election laws. This means the Attorney General would have the legal authority to initiate and pursue criminal prosecutions for election-related crimes alongside local prosecutors, potentially providing an additional layer of enforcement for election regulations. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Texas voters for approval at a statewide election on November 4, 2025, with the ballot presenting a clear proposition about expanding the Attorney General's election law prosecution authority. If approved by voters, this change would give the state's top legal official more direct ability to address potential election law violations across Texas.