Texas 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Status: In Committee

HB 12 — Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.

Last action — Laid on the table subject to call

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 21 sponsors

    1 primary, 20 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table subject to call

  2. Companion considered in lieu of

  3. Postponed

  4. Read 2nd time

  5. Placed on Major State Calendar

  6. Considered in Calendars

  7. Committee report sent to Calendars

  8. Committee report distributed

  9. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  10. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  11. Considered in formal meeting

  12. Referred to State Affairs

  13. Read first time

  14. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (163)

163 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety elections
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 12?
HB 12 is sponsored by Leo Wilson, Terri Leo Wilson, Trey Wharton, Denise Villalobos, David Spiller, Shelby Slawson, Dennis Paul, Mike Olcott, Will Metcalf, Shelley Luther, Janie Lopez, Carrie Isaac, Andy Hopper, Cole Hefner, Richard Hayes, Ryan Guillen, Briscoe Cain, Greg Bonnen, Keith Bell, Trent Ashby, and Matt Shaheen.
What is the current status of HB 12?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 12?
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