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TX SB509
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Bettencourt
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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 one hour after providing notice to the Attorney General, unless the Attorney General waives this requirement
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Mandates that courts allow the Attorney General to participate remotely in these 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
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025