Texas HB4453 amends the Election Code to establish nonpartisan primary elections and filing fees for candidates.

HB4453 amends the Texas Election Code to require that candidates for state and county offices and the United States Congress be chosen by primary election. It mandates that all eligible voters can participate in primary elections without regard to party affiliation. The bill also prohibits political parties from nominating candidates in the general election for these offices. Additionally, it sets specific filing fees for candidates in the general primary election, ranging from $750 to $5,000, depending on the office.

Texas HB4453 amends the Election Code to establish nonpartisan primary elections and filing fees for candidates.

HB4453 amends the Texas Election Code to require that candidates for state and county offices and the United States Congress be chosen by primary election. It mandates that all eligible voters can participate in primary elections without regard to party affiliation. The bill also prohibits political parties from nominating candidates in the general election for these offices. Additionally, it sets specific filing fees for candidates in the general primary election, ranging from $750 to $5,000, depending on the office.