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 explicitly granting the Attorney General the power to act in these matters.
If approved, this 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.