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TX SB509

Requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order

Passed Senate Paul Bettencourt (R)
Plain English Summary

Texas Senate Bill 509 requires that, before a court hearing a request for a temporary restraining order under the Election Code, the court must notify the Attorney General of the hearing. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TX/text/SB509/id/3029150?utm_source=openai))

Supporters Say

The bill has been enacted and is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/SB509/2025?utm_source=openai))

Critics Say

No significant fiscal impact is anticipated from this bill. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/TX/supplement/SB509/id/537637?utm_source=openai))

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This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Texas Legislature. Conflict-of-interest analysis for this bill is coming soon.