Bill > HB189

This bill modifies the Texas Election Code to centralize campaign treasurer appointments and political contribution reports with the Texas Ethics Commission. The key changes include requiring all campaign treasurer appointments and reports to be filed with the Commission, regardless of the type of office or political subdivision, instead of filing with various local authorities. The bill standardizes reporting requirements for different types of political committees, such as specific-purpose and general-purpose committees, and mandates that all reports be filed electronically with the Commission. It also updates provisions related to campaign treasurer appointments, including requirements for notifying the Commission about changes in treasurer information, terminating inactive campaign treasurers, and preserving filed appointments. Additionally, the bill repeals several sections of the Election Code that are no longer necessary under the new consolidated reporting system. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, and will apply to campaign treasurer appointments and reports filed on or after that date, with previous filings still governed by the existing law at the time of filing.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB189