Texas HB1447 sets limits on campaign contributions for statewide and legislative candidates.

Texas HB1447 amends the Election Code to add a new section limiting campaign contributions for statewide and legislative candidates. Specifically, it prohibits knowingly making or authorizing contributions exceeding 50 times the federal limits for a federal candidate under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. This provision applies only to contributions made after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025. Contributions made before this date remain governed by existing laws.

Texas HB1447 sets limits on campaign contributions for statewide and legislative candidates.

Texas HB1447 amends the Election Code to add a new section limiting campaign contributions for statewide and legislative candidates. Specifically, it prohibits knowingly making or authorizing contributions exceeding 50 times the federal limits for a federal candidate under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. This provision applies only to contributions made after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025. Contributions made before this date remain governed by existing laws.