Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 509: Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

SB 509 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on November 25, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Mike Schofield (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Mayes Middleton (Republican); Tan Parker (Republican); Angela Paxton (Republican); and 2 more. 1 co-sponsor.