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SB 12 — Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced August 15, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Greg Abbott (Republican) on September 19, 2025.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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22 sponsors
16 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
3 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
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By:AAHughes,S.B.ANo.A12 etAN al.ACT relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
S.B.ANo.A12 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.
S.B.ANo.A12 ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the SenateAAAAAAAAAAAAASpeaker of the House I hereby certify that S.B.ANo.A12 passed the Senate on AugustA19,A2025, by the following vote:AAYeasA18, NaysA12.
______________________________ AAAASecretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.B.ANo.A12 passed the House on AugustA26,A2025, by the following vote:AAYeasA85, NaysA54, one present not voting.
______________________________ AAAAChief Clerk of the House Approved:
______________________________ AAAAAAAAAAAAADate ______________________________ AAAAAAAAAAAGovernor 3
Compared against the Texas statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 273.022, Election Code.
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SUBCHAPTER E. PROSECUTION OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES PRESCRIBED BY STATE ELECTION LAWS Sec. 402.151. APPLICABILITY. This subchapter applies to a criminal offense under the Election Code. Sec. 402.152. PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO ATTORNEY GENERAL. (a) A law enforcement agency shall submit to the attorney general any report stating there is probable cause to believe an identified person has committed a criminal offense described by Section 402.151. (b) A local prosecuting attorney or law enforcement agency shall provide any information requested by the attorney general regarding investigations of criminal offenses described by Section 402.151 to assist the attorney general in performing duties required under this subchapter. Sec. 402.153. PROSECUTION. Notwithstanding any other law, the attorney general has jurisdiction to prosecute and shall represent the state in the prosecution of a criminal offense described by Section 402.151.
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Action History
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Sponsors
- Dennis Paul · Cosponsor
- Will Metcalf · Cosponsor
- Andy Hopper · Cosponsor
- Cole Hefner · Cosponsor
- Greg Bonnen · Cosponsor
- Matt Shaheen · Primary
- Lois Kolkhorst · Cosponsor
- Kevin Sparks · Primary
- Charles Schwertner · Primary
- Charles Perry · Primary
- Angela Paxton · Primary
- Tan Parker · Primary
- Mayes Middleton · Primary
- Joan Huffman · Primary
- Adam Hinojosa · Primary
- Bob Hall · Primary
- Brent Hagenbuch · Primary
- Donna Campbell · Primary
- Paul Bettencourt · Primary
- Bryan Hughes · Primary
- Brandon Creighton · Primary
- Phil King · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →16 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on · 141 voted No
Co-sponsors (6)
- Dennis Paul Voted No
- Will Metcalf Voted No
- Andy Hopper Voted No
- Cole Hefner Voted No
- Greg Bonnen Voted No
- Lois Kolkhorst
Not signed on (162)
162 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 85 | 54 | 0 | 12 |
| Total | 85 | 54 | 0 | 12 |
| % of votes cast | 56% | 36% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (151)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 54 | 84 | 0 | 13 |
| Total | 54 | 84 | 0 | 13 |
| % of votes cast | 36% | 56% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (151)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 18 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 40% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Adam Hinojosa | — | Yea |
| Angela Paxton | — | Yea |
| Bob Hall | — | Yea |
| Borris Miles | — | Nay |
| Brandon Creighton | — | Yea |
| Brent Hagenbuch | — | Yea |
| Brian Birdwell | — | Yea |
| Bryan Hughes | — | Yea |
| Carol Alvarado | — | Nay |
| Charles Perry | — | Yea |
| Charles Schwertner | — | Yea |
| César Blanco | — | Nay |
| Donna Campbell | — | Yea |
| Joan Huffman | — | Yea |
| José Menéndez | — | Nay |
| Juan Hinojosa | — | Nay |
| Judith Zaffirini | — | Nay |
| Kevin Sparks | — | Yea |
| Lois Kolkhorst | — | Yea |
| Mayes Middleton | — | Yea |
| Molly Cook | — | Nay |
| Nathan Johnson | — | Nay |
| Paul Bettencourt | — | Yea |
| Pete Flores | — | Yea |
| Phil King | — | Yea |
| Robert Nichols | — | Nay |
| Roland Gutierrez | — | Nay |
| Royce West | — | Nay |
| Sarah Eckhardt | — | Nay |
| Tan Parker | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 18 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 40% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Hinojosa | — | Yea |
| Angela Paxton | — | Yea |
| Bob Hall | — | Yea |
| Borris Miles | — | Nay |
| Brandon Creighton | — | Yea |
| Brent Hagenbuch | — | Yea |
| Brian Birdwell | — | Yea |
| Bryan Hughes | — | Yea |
| Carol Alvarado | — | Nay |
| Charles Perry | — | Yea |
| Charles Schwertner | — | Yea |
| César Blanco | — | Nay |
| Donna Campbell | — | Yea |
| Joan Huffman | — | Yea |
| José Menéndez | — | Nay |
| Juan Hinojosa | — | Nay |
| Judith Zaffirini | — | Nay |
| Kevin Sparks | — | Yea |
| Lois Kolkhorst | — | Yea |
| Mayes Middleton | — | Yea |
| Molly Cook | — | Nay |
| Nathan Johnson | — | Nay |
| Paul Bettencourt | — | Yea |
| Pete Flores | — | Yea |
| Phil King | — | Yea |
| Robert Nichols | — | Nay |
| Roland Gutierrez | — | Nay |
| Royce West | — | Nay |
| Sarah Eckhardt | — | Nay |
| Tan Parker | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 12?
- SB 12 is sponsored by Dennis Paul, Will Metcalf, Andy Hopper, Cole Hefner, Greg Bonnen, Matt Shaheen, Lois Kolkhorst, Kevin Sparks, Charles Schwertner, Charles Perry, Angela Paxton, Tan Parker, Mayes Middleton, Joan Huffman, Adam Hinojosa, Bob Hall, Brent Hagenbuch, Donna Campbell, Paul Bettencourt, Bryan Hughes, Brandon Creighton, and Phil King.
- What is the current status of SB 12?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced August 15, 2025. Enacted.
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