House joint resolution · 892

HJR 13

Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.

Did not passOfficial record on TLO

Progress

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

Filed
Aug 15
Referred to committee
Aug 20
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Aug 20, 2025 · House
Read first time
Aug 20, 2025 · House
Filed
Aug 15, 2025 · House

Authors

and 9 coauthors or sponsors

Terri Leo-WilsonR

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Joanne Shofner cosponsorR
Steve Toth cosponsorR
Terry Wilson cosponsorR
Janis Holt cosponsorR
Caroline Harris Davila cosponsorR
Keresa Richardson cosponsorR
Richard Hayes cosponsorR
Andy Hopper cosponsorR
Shelley Luther cosponsorR

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Aug 20, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Elections: General

Bill text

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