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TX HB1475
Bill
Status
11/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
Mike Schofield
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AI Summary
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Requires courts to electronically notify the Texas Attorney General as soon as practicable before any hearing seeking a temporary restraining order under the Election Code
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Prohibits courts from holding such hearings sooner than two hours after providing notice to the Attorney General, unless the Attorney General waives this waiting period
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Mandates that courts allow the Attorney General to participate remotely in temporary restraining order hearings using any reasonably available method
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Declares any temporary restraining order issued in violation of these notice requirements to be void and unenforceable
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order.
Elections
Last Action
Laid on the table subject to call
5/6/2025