SB 318 - Election Fraud Investigation Unit

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Senate Journal Page: 838

SB 318 creates a dedicated Election Integrity Division within the Texas Attorney General’s office to investigate election fraud and violations of election law. This ensures a centralized and accountable mechanism to uphold election laws and deter misconduct. The bill uses existing or appropriated funds, making efficient use of taxpayer resources without creating a new standalone agency. By empowering the AG’s office and coordinating with local prosecutors and law enforcement, it enhances oversight without bloating government bureaucracy. 

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Vote Breakdown:
20
11
  • Pro-Taxpayer
  • Anti-Taxpayer
  • Absent
  • Speaker
  • Absent, Excused
  • Present, not voting
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LegislatorDistrictPartyVote
Carol Alvarado
6 Democrat
X
Paul Bettencourt
7 Republican
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Brian Birdwell
22 Republican
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César Blanco
29 Democrat
X
Donna Campbell
25 Republican
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Molly Cook
15 Democrat
X
Brandon Creighton
4 Republican
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Sarah Eckhardt
14 Democrat
X
Pete Flores
24 Republican
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Roland Gutierrez
19 Democrat
X
Brent Hagenbuch
30 Republican
Check
Bob Hall
2 Republican
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Kelly Hancock
9 Republican
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Juan Hinojosa
20 Democrat
X
Adam Hinojosa
27 Republican
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Joan Huffman
17 Republican
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Bryan Hughes
1 Republican
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Nathan Johnson
16 Democrat
X
Phil King
10 Republican
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Lois Kolkhorst
18 Republican
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José Menéndez
26 Democrat
X
Mayes Middleton
11 Republican
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Borris Miles
13 Democrat
X
Robert Nichols
3 Republican
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Tan Parker
12 Republican
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Angela Paxton
8 Republican
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Charles Perry
28 Republican
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Charles Schwertner
5 Republican
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Kevin Sparks
31 Republican
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Royce West
23 Democrat
X
Judith Zaffirini
21 Democrat
X