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TX HB910
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Mano DeAyala
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AI Summary
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Allows felony election offenses to be prosecuted in any judicial district adjoining the district where the offense occurred, and misdemeanor election offenses to be prosecuted in any adjoining county
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Grants the county where an election offense occurred exclusive jurisdiction for 90 days after the Governor's certification of the election results
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For election-related offenses not occurring during an election, the county where the offense took place retains exclusive jurisdiction for 90 days after the offense is discovered
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Permits earlier prosecution in an adjoining jurisdiction if waiting for the 90-day exclusive period would cause the case to be barred by the statute of limitations
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Applies only to violations occurring on or after September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the venue for the prosecution of an election offense.
Elections
Last Action
Referred to Elections
3/6/2025