In a move aimed at bolstering the integrity of legal documents, Texas State Senator West has introduced Senate Bill 693, which seeks to establish a criminal offense for the misuse of notary seals or counterfeit seals on fraudulent documents. The bill, introduced on January 3, 2025, addresses growing concerns over document fraud, a crime that can undermine trust in legal and financial transactions.

The proposed legislation amends the Government Code by adding a new section that defines a "counterfeit seal" as any mark that closely resembles an official notary seal but is