(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 § 273.081, including issuance of temporary orders;
(2) a writ of mandamus under § 161.009 or 273.061; and
(3) any other remedy available under law.

Terms Used In Texas Election Code 34.005

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Law: means a constitution, statute, city charter, or city ordinance. See Texas Election Code 1.005
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
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