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Texas Law Gives Attorney General Power to Prosecute Election Crimes Texas passed a law giving the state attorney general the power to prosecute people who break election laws.
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On the record
April 12, 2026
What it means for your household Under $30,000
This law doesn't change your household budget or benefits. It only affects how the state handles election crimes.
$30,000-$60,000
This law doesn't change your household budget or benefits. It only affects how the state handles election crimes.
$60,000-$100,000
This law doesn't change your household budget or benefits. It only affects how the state handles election crimes.
Over $100,000
This law doesn't change your household budget or benefits. It only affects how the state handles election crimes.
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A.J. LouderbackTexas State Representative, District 30
Adam HinojosaTexas State Senator, District 27
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Source record Organization Texas Legislature
Added to Community Exchange Apr 12, 2026
Aicha DavisTexas State Representative, District 109
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How this connects
Senate Bill 12 expands the Texas Attorney General's role in elections. The law lets the Attorney General prosecute criminal offenses related to state election laws. Law enforcement agencies must report suspected election crimes to the Attorney General. Local prosecutors can help or turn cases over to the state. The law takes effect December 4, 2025.
