SB 509
AN ACT relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action
Senate Bill • Bettencourt | Middleton | Parker | Paxton | Perry
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to Senate committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. The heading to Subchapter E, Chapter 273, Election Code, is amended to read as follows: SUBCHAPTER E. INJUNCTION OR RESTRAINING ORDER SECTION 2. Subchapter E, Chapter 273, Election Code, is amended by adding Section 273.082 to read as follows: Sec. 273.082. TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER; NOTICE. As soon as practicable before a hearing in an action under this code seeking a temporary restraining order, a court must notify the attorney SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action
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