Texas HB5182 amends civil penalty collection rules for the Texas Ethics Commission.

Texas HB5182 amends the Election Code and Government Code to modify civil penalty collection rules for the Texas Ethics Commission. It specifies that a person must pay any civil penalty or fine imposed by the commission before running for public office. The bill also allows the commission to contract with private entities for collecting delinquent obligations, with these contractors entitled to a collection fee of up to 30 percent of the collected amount. Additionally, it mandates that civil penalties collected by the commission be deposited into the state's general revenue fund.

Texas HB5182 amends civil penalty collection rules for the Texas Ethics Commission.

Texas HB5182 amends the Election Code and Government Code to modify civil penalty collection rules for the Texas Ethics Commission. It specifies that a person must pay any civil penalty or fine imposed by the commission before running for public office. The bill also allows the commission to contract with private entities for collecting delinquent obligations, with these contractors entitled to a collection fee of up to 30 percent of the collected amount. Additionally, it mandates that civil penalties collected by the commission be deposited into the state's general revenue fund.