Tex. Elec. Code § 34.005 · Chapter 34. STATE INSPECTORS
ACTION BY SECRETARY OF STATE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 1), Sec. 4.11, eff. December 2, 2021.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/EL/htm/EL.34.htm
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