HB 85 is sponsored by Ellen Troxclair, Steve Toth, Joanne Shofner, Alan Schoolcraft, Keresa Richardson, Tom Oliverson, Shelley Luther, Janie Lopez, Carrie Isaac, Andy Hopper, Janis Holt, Richard Hayes, Leo Wilson, Briscoe Cain, Ben Bumgarner, Daniel Alders, Mitch Little, and Caroline Harris Davila.

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Texas 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) Status: Introduced

HB 85 — Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.

Last action July 14, 2025 — Filed

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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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To Executive
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This bill died with 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

July 14, 2025
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Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (166)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 85?: HB 85 is sponsored by Ellen Troxclair, Steve Toth, Joanne Shofner, Alan Schoolcraft, Keresa Richardson, Tom Oliverson, Shelley Luther, Janie Lopez, Carrie Isaac, Andy Hopper, Janis Holt, Richard Hayes, Leo Wilson, Briscoe Cain, Ben Bumgarner, Daniel Alders, Mitch Little, and Caroline Harris Davila.
What is the current status of HB 85?: This bill died with 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB 85
Jurisdiction: Texas
Session: 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025)
Type: Bill
Introduced: July 14, 2025
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Leo Wilson

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