Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 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.Amended by Acts 2021SP2, Texas Acts of the 87th Legislature - Second Special Session, ch. TBD,Sec. 4.11, eff. 12/2/2021. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1986.