The bill amends the Government Code by adding a new Subchapter E, which outlines the responsibilities of the attorney general regarding the prosecution of criminal offenses related to election laws in Texas. It establishes that law enforcement agencies must report any probable cause of election-related criminal offenses to the attorney general and provide any requested information to assist in investigations. The attorney general is granted jurisdiction to prosecute these offenses and is required to 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 law violations. It specifies that the attorney general must represent the state in these prosecutions and allows for cooperation with local prosecutors. The changes in law will only apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date, ensuring that any offenses occurring prior will be governed by the previous laws in place. The act is set to take effect 91 days after the end of the legislative session.

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