HB 1944
AN ACT relating to protection of officers engaged in investigation of
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Provides legal protection for peace officers and prosecutors conducting authorized investigations into potential election code violations. It creates an exemption that allows law enforcement and prosecutors to engage in investigative activities related to election laws without being prosecuted for actions that might otherwise be considered violations of the Election Code. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025, and is designed to support official election-related investigations by giving legal cover to peace officers and prosecutors performing their official duties.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to protection of officers engaged in investigation of BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 273.001, Election Code, is amended by adding subsection (f) to read as follows: (f) An offense under this code does not apply to person who is a peace officer or prosecutor of this state engaged in an investigation or prosecution of a violation of a law under this (1) authorized by the person's law enforcement agency, (2) in furtherance of an official investigation. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to protection of officers engaged in investigation of
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