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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Bob Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Adam Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Joan Huffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Charles Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Charles Schwertner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Kevin Sparks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Matt Shaheen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Greg Bonnen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Cole Hefner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Andy Hopper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Dennis Paul | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 129 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
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- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- House passage reported
- Reason for vote recorded in Journal
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
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