Texas Statutes
§ 34.005 — ACTION BY SECRETARY OF STATE.
Texas § 34.005
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Bluebook
Tex. Election Code Code Ann. § 34.005 (2026).
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Sec. 34.005. ACTION BY SECRETARY OF STATE.
(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.
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Legislative 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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§ 34.001
APPOINTMENT OF STATE INSPECTORS.§ 34.002
DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES.§ 34.003
TRAVEL EXPENSES.§ 34.005
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