Bill Allowing the Attorney General to Prosecute Criminal Election Offenses Passes the Texas House
May 11, 2025 | Media Inquiries: press@mctxgop.org
From the Republican Party of Texas:
HB 5138 Has Passed the Texas House! This is one of our Legislative Priority Bills under the Secure Texas Elections Priority.
HB 5138 by Rep. Matt Shaheen is a considerable step forward in securing our elections and holding fraudulent actors accountable.
This bill empowers the Texas Attorney General to directly prosecute criminal offenses related to election law, closing loopholes and stopping rogue prosecutors from ignoring violations.
Texans deserve elections that are fair, free, and protected from abuse, and HB 5138 delivers.
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