The bill amends the Government Code by adding a new Subchapter E, which establishes the attorney general's duty to prosecute criminal offenses related to election laws in Texas. It specifies that law enforcement agencies must report any probable cause of such offenses to the attorney general and provide requested information to assist in investigations. The attorney general is granted jurisdiction to prosecute these offenses and represent the state in such cases.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing provisions in the Election Code to clarify the attorney general's authority to prosecute election-related offenses, replacing the term "may" with "shall" to emphasize the obligation to act. It also allows the attorney general to direct local prosecutors in handling these cases. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date, ensuring that prior offenses are governed by the law in effect at the time they were committed. The act will take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 273.021, Election Code 273.022 (Election Code 273)