Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 1: Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state.

In committee Last action August 26, 2025: Reason for vote recorded in Journal

Plain-language summary

HJR 1 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on August 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state. Primary sponsor: Matt Shaheen (Republican). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 26, 2025): Reason for vote recorded in Journal.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Matt Shaheen (Republican). 15 co-sponsors.