Bill > HJR1

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to modify the Texas Constitution by expanding the authority of the Attorney General in prosecuting election-related criminal offenses. Specifically, the amendment would grant the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with county and district attorneys to prosecute criminal offenses related to election laws in the state. This means that in addition to local prosecutors, the state's Attorney General would have the legal power to initiate and pursue criminal charges for violations of election laws. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters for approval at an election on May 2, 2026, with a ballot that clearly describes the proposed change in the Attorney General's prosecutorial powers. The resolution aims to provide an additional layer of enforcement for election-related criminal offenses by allowing the state's top legal officer to directly intervene and prosecute such cases alongside local prosecutors.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=891&Bill=HJR1