Texas HB4343 restricts political expenditures during and after regular legislative sessions, creating a criminal offense for violations.

HB4343 amends the Texas Election Code to restrict political expenditures during and following a regular legislative session. Specifically, it prohibits candidates, officeholders, specific-purpose committees, and groups organized for political contributions or expenditures from making expenditures that support or oppose statewide officeholders or legislators. Violation of this restriction is a Class A misdemeanor. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4343 restricts political expenditures during and after regular legislative sessions, creating a criminal offense for violations.

HB4343 amends the Texas Election Code to restrict political expenditures during and following a regular legislative session. Specifically, it prohibits candidates, officeholders, specific-purpose committees, and groups organized for political contributions or expenditures from making expenditures that support or oppose statewide officeholders or legislators. Violation of this restriction is a Class A misdemeanor. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.