Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 5138: Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.

Passed both chambers Last action May 29, 2025: Senate appoints conferees-reported

Plain-language summary

HB 5138 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. Primary sponsor: Matt Shaheen (Republican), Will Metcalf (Republican), Jeff Leach (Republican), Candy Noble (Republican), Lacey Hull (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican). It lists 32 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2025): Senate appoints conferees-reported.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Matt Shaheen (Republican); Will Metcalf (Republican); Jeff Leach (Republican); Candy Noble (Republican); and 2 more. 32 co-sponsors.