Texas urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment to regulate and limit campaign spending.

The bill urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment clarifying that states and Congress can regulate and limit money spent to influence campaigns, elections, or ballot measures. It distinguishes between natural persons and artificial entities like corporations and unions. The bill cites concerns over foreign influence and the dominance of wealthy special interests in elections. It requests the Texas secretary of state to forward copies of the resolution to the U.S. president, congressional leaders, and Texas's congressional delegation.

Texas urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment to regulate and limit campaign spending.

The bill urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment clarifying that states and Congress can regulate and limit money spent to influence campaigns, elections, or ballot measures. It distinguishes between natural persons and artificial entities like corporations and unions. The bill cites concerns over foreign influence and the dominance of wealthy special interests in elections. It requests the Texas secretary of state to forward copies of the resolution to the U.S. president, congressional leaders, and Texas's congressional delegation.