Texas Courts Face New Election Temporary Restraining Order Rules

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued this notice informing Texas courts on how to notify the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) to fulfill statutory obligations under the Texas Election Code regarding temporary restraining orders (“TROs”) issued in Election Code matters.

As of September 1, 2025, state law requires that all courts in Texas notify the Office of the Attorney General as soon as practicable of any hearing on an application for a temporary restraining order under the Election Code. This notice must be provided to ensure that the OAG is promptly informed of proceedings that may impact the enforcement of Texas election laws.

Under Section 273.082, courts are also required to allow the OAG to participate remotely in any hearing on a temporary restraining order brought under the Election Code. Additionally, a court may not enter a temporary restraining order until at least one hour after providing notice to the Attorney General. The statute expressly provides that any order issued in violation of these requirements is void and unenforceable under Texas la

To facilitate compliance and streamline the notification process, the Office of the Attorney General has created a dedicated online submission form that automatically delivers required notices to the appropriate agency staff.



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