Requires electronic filing of political contribution and expenditure reports for Texas candidates and officeholders exceeding $25,000 annually.

The bill amends the Texas Election Code to mandate electronic filing of certain political contribution and expenditure reports with the Texas Ethics Commission. Specifically, candidates and officeholders must file electronically if they accept contributions or make expenditures totaling over $25,000 in a calendar year. Reports must be made available to the public on the commission's website within seven business days of filing. The changes apply to reports filed on or after January 1, 2026. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Requires electronic filing of political contribution and expenditure reports for Texas candidates and officeholders exceeding $25,000 annually.

The bill amends the Texas Election Code to mandate electronic filing of certain political contribution and expenditure reports with the Texas Ethics Commission. Specifically, candidates and officeholders must file electronically if they accept contributions or make expenditures totaling over $25,000 in a calendar year. Reports must be made available to the public on the commission's website within seven business days of filing. The changes apply to reports filed on or after January 1, 2026. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.