The resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to clarify the authority of the Texas Attorney General in prosecuting criminal offenses related to the state's election laws. Specifically, it amends Section 22 of Article IV of the Texas Constitution to establish that the Attorney General will have concurrent jurisdiction with county or district attorneys in these prosecutions. This change aims to enhance the enforcement of election laws by allowing the Attorney General to take action alongside local prosecutors.
The proposed amendment will be presented to voters in a referendum scheduled for November 4, 2025. The ballot will include a statement allowing voters to express their support or opposition to the amendment, which is framed as a measure to specify the Attorney General's prosecutorial powers concerning election law violations in Texas.