The legislation is in response to elected prosecutors in Texas’ large, left-leaning counties who have said they will not prosecute abortion or election fraud cases.
Locally elected prosecutors who do not enforce certain laws could be removed from office under a bill preliminarily approved by the Texas House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill passed 92-55 and is expected to clear final passage on Friday before going over to the Senate side.
Republican-led House Bill 17 is a response to elected district and county attorneys in Texas’ large, left-leaning counties who have said they will not enforce the state’s abortion laws or pursue election fraud cases.
To view the full story visit https://www.texastribune.org/2023/04/27/texas-house-rogue-prosecutors/