Texas SB2035 restricts foreign national influence on ballot measures by prohibiting certain contributions and expenditures.

Texas SB2035 amends the Election Code to restrict contributions, expenditures, and related activities involving committees that support or oppose ballot measures. It prohibits general-purpose and specific-purpose committees from soliciting or accepting contributions from foreign nationals or those who have accepted foreign funds. It also bans foreign nationals from influencing ballot measures. The bill mandates recordkeeping and certification for certain contributions and expenditures. It creates criminal offenses for violations and provides civil penalties.

Texas SB2035 restricts foreign national influence on ballot measures by prohibiting certain contributions and expenditures.

Texas SB2035 amends the Election Code to restrict contributions, expenditures, and related activities involving committees that support or oppose ballot measures. It prohibits general-purpose and specific-purpose committees from soliciting or accepting contributions from foreign nationals or those who have accepted foreign funds. It also bans foreign nationals from influencing ballot measures. The bill mandates recordkeeping and certification for certain contributions and expenditures. It creates criminal offenses for violations and provides civil penalties.