Texas HB919 amends the Election Code to prohibit the unlawful use of public funds for political advertising or communications about election measures.

Texas HB919 amends the Election Code to clarify and restrict the use of public funds by employees or officers of political subdivisions. Specifically, it prohibits these officials from knowingly spending public funds on political advertising or communications about measures submitted at an election, except for required notices. Violations are classified as Class A misdemeanors. The changes apply to actions taken after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB919 amends the Election Code to prohibit the unlawful use of public funds for political advertising or communications about election measures.

Texas HB919 amends the Election Code to clarify and restrict the use of public funds by employees or officers of political subdivisions. Specifically, it prohibits these officials from knowingly spending public funds on political advertising or communications about measures submitted at an election, except for required notices. Violations are classified as Class A misdemeanors. The changes apply to actions taken after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.