Relating to protection of officers engaged in investigation of election offenses.
HB 1944 adds a new exemption to Texas' Election Code, protecting peace officers and prosecutors who investigate election offenses. The bill states that actions taken by these officials during an official investigation - when authorized by their agency and conducted in furtherance of the investigation - will not be considered violations under the Election Code. This applies specifically to conduct related to investigating election-related violations. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Elections
lower
Mar 14, 2025
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lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Andy Hopper
RRepublican
Co
Alan Schoolcraft
RRepublican
Co
Ben Bumgarner
RRepublican
Co
Brent Money
RRepublican
Co
Brian Harrison
RRepublican
Co
Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
Co
Carrie Isaac
RRepublican
Co
David Lowe
RRepublican
Co
Helen Kerwin
RRepublican
Co
Nate Schatzline
RRepublican
Co
Shelby Slawson
RRepublican
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