Relating to restrictions on political contributions by out-of-state contributors; providing a civil penalty.

HB 141 restricts political donations from out-of-state contributors to Texas candidates. It limits donations to $5,000 for statewide offices, $2,500 for district offices, and $1,000 for county offices. Candidates must return any excess donations within specified deadlines (by the end of the reporting period or within five days of receipt). Violators face civil penalties up to three times the amount of the prohibited contribution, enforced through a formal hearing process. The bill applies only to contributions accepted after its effective date.