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

SB 12: Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.

Enacted Last action September 19, 2025: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plain-language summary

SB 12 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on August 15, 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: Bryan Hughes (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), King, Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Matt Shaheen (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 19, 2025): Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bryan Hughes (Republican); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Donna Campbell (Republican); Creighton; and 12 more. 6 co-sponsors.