Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the state Attorney General the power to prosecute election crimes in Texas.

Highlights:

• Authorizes a law enforcement agency to submit to the attorney general any report stating there is probable cause to believe an identified person has committed a criminal election offense (Sec. 1).

• Requires a local prosecuting attorney or law enforcement agency shall provide any information requested by the attorney general regarding investigations of criminal offenses (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the attorney general has jurisdiction to prosecute and shall represent the state in the prosecution of a criminal election offense (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect 91 days after the final adjournment date of the current legislative session (Sec. 5).

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