Texas HB3386 amends the Election Code to define "political advertising" and "mass text message campaign.

Texas HB3386 amends the Election Code by updating the definition of "political advertising" to include communications supporting or opposing candidates, political parties, public officers, or measures sent via mass text message campaigns. It also defines "mass text message campaign" as an organized effort sending text messages to multiple recipients with expenditures exceeding basic costs. The changes apply to political advertising distributed or broadcast on or after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025. Political advertising before this date remains governed by existing laws.

Texas HB3386 amends the Election Code to define "political advertising" and "mass text message campaign.

Texas HB3386 amends the Election Code by updating the definition of "political advertising" to include communications supporting or opposing candidates, political parties, public officers, or measures sent via mass text message campaigns. It also defines "mass text message campaign" as an organized effort sending text messages to multiple recipients with expenditures exceeding basic costs. The changes apply to political advertising distributed or broadcast on or after the Act's effective date of September 1, 2025. Political advertising before this date remains governed by existing laws.