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TX HB1944

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andy Hopper

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 273.001 of the Texas Election Code to create an exemption from election offense liability for peace officers and prosecutors

  • Provides that offenses under the Election Code do not apply to peace officers or prosecutors engaged in investigating or prosecuting election law violations

  • Requires that the officer's conduct be authorized by their law enforcement agency to qualify for the exemption

  • Requires that the conduct be in furtherance of an official investigation to qualify for the exemption

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to protection of officers engaged in investigation of election offenses.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to Elections

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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