The resolution, proposed by Leo Wilson as H.J.R. No. 13, seeks to amend the Texas Constitution to clarify the authority of the Attorney General in prosecuting criminal offenses related to the state's election laws. Specifically, it aims to add a provision that grants the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with county or district attorneys to represent the state in such prosecutions. This amendment is intended to enhance the enforcement of election laws and ensure that the Attorney General has the necessary authority to act in these matters.
If approved, the proposed constitutional amendment will be presented to voters during an election scheduled for May 2, 2026. The ballot will include a proposition allowing voters to express their support or opposition to the amendment, which is framed as specifying the Attorney General's prosecutorial authority concerning election law violations in Texas.