A similar proposal stalled out earlier this year over disagreements between the House and Senate. This time, lawmakers might clash over whether to approve the new bill along with a constitutional amendment.

Three state senators are running to replace Attorney General Ken Paxton in 2026. They will consider a bill letting the office prosecute election fraud.

The Texas Senate passed a bill on Wednesday authorizing the Texas Office of Attorney General (OAG) to prosecute election crimes. SB 11, filed by state Sen.