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TX HB1475

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mike Schofield

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mandates that courts allow the Attorney General to participate remotely in temporary restraining order hearings using any reasonably available method

  • Declares any temporary restraining order issued in violation of these notice requirements to be void and unenforceable

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elections3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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