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TX HB910

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mano DeAyala

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Grants the county where an election offense occurred exclusive jurisdiction for 90 days after the Governor's certification of the election results

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elections3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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