Texas Election Code
§ 34.005 — ACTION BY SECRETARY OF STATE
EL § 34.005Title 3. ELECTION OFFICERS AND OBSERVERS · Ch. 34. STATE INSPECTORS
Statute text
View on source(a)The secretary of state may refer a reported violation of law for appropriate action to the attorney general, if the attorney general has jurisdiction, or to a prosecuting attorney having jurisdiction.
(b)If the secretary of state believes that a state inspector was unlawfully prevented or obstructed from the performance of the inspector's duties, the secretary of state may seek:
(1)injunctive relief under Section 273.081, including issuance of temporary orders;
(2)a writ of mandamus under Section 161.009 or 273.061; and
(3)any other remedy available under law. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by:
Legislative history
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 1), Sec. 4.11, eff. December 2, 2021.