House bill · 892

HB 126

Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.

Did not passOfficial record on TLO

Progress

3 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Aug 15
Referred to committee
Aug 18
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

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Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Aug 18, 2025 · House
Read first time
Aug 18, 2025 · House
Filed
Aug 15, 2025 · House

Authors

and 6 coauthors or sponsors

Terri Leo-WilsonR

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Caroline Harris Davila cosponsorR
Keresa Richardson cosponsorR
Richard Hayes cosponsorR
Joanne Shofner cosponsorR
Shelley Luther cosponsorR
Steve Toth cosponsorR

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Aug 18, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Courts: District Courts: Prosecuting Attorneys Crimes: Against Persons: General Crimes: Against Persons: Sexual Criminal Procedure: General Elections: General Ethics Law Enforcement

Bill text

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SB 12Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.	Matt ShaheenR	Became law	Became law	Sep 19, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 12Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.	Matt ShaheenR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Aug 26, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
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SB 11Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.	Charles SchwertnerR	Became law	Became law	Sep 17, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 236Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.	Gary GatesR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Aug 20, 2025Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 10Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.	Senfronia ThompsonD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Aug 18, 2025Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence