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

HB 214 restricts out-of-state political contributions to Texas candidates by setting dollar limits based on office type: $5,000 for statewide, $2,500 for district, and $1,000 for county offices. Candidates must return violations within specified timeframes (reporting period end or five days after acceptance), and political committees cannot receive over 50% of contributions from a single out-of-state donor. Violators face civil penalties up to three times the contribution amount, enforced after a formal hearing. The bill applies only to contributions accepted on or after its effective date.