Texas § EL.34.005 - ACTION BY SECRETARY OF STATE

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§ EL.34.005. ACTION BY SECRETARY OF STATE

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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