Texas HB1613 restricts political contributions to statewide officeholders and certain legislators during special legislative sessions.

Texas HB1613 amends the Election Code to restrict political contributions during special legislative sessions. Specifically, it prohibits contributions to statewide officeholders, legislators whose terms do not expire in January of the next odd-numbered year, and specific-purpose committees supporting these individuals. The changes apply to contributions made after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. The bill also mandates that refused contributions be returned to the contributor within 30 days.

Texas HB1613 restricts political contributions to statewide officeholders and certain legislators during special legislative sessions.

Texas HB1613 amends the Election Code to restrict political contributions during special legislative sessions. Specifically, it prohibits contributions to statewide officeholders, legislators whose terms do not expire in January of the next odd-numbered year, and specific-purpose committees supporting these individuals. The changes apply to contributions made after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. The bill also mandates that refused contributions be returned to the contributor within 30 days.