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Tex. Elec. Code § 34.005 (2026)

Action By Secretary Of State

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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.

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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Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2025–2025 · leading case: Un del Pueblo Entero v. Nelson (5th Cir. 2025).
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Un del Pueblo Entero v. Nelson (5th Cir. 2025). · cites it 4× “160 Tex. Elec. Code § 34.005(a). 161 S.B.1 §§ 4.”
Tex. Elec. Code § 34.005(a): 1 case
Un del Pueblo Entero v. Nelson (5th Cir. 2025). “160 Tex. Elec. Code § 34.005(a). 161 S.B.1 §§ 4.”
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