Relating to restrictions on certain contributions and lobbyist compensation by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense.

HB 2941 restricts political contributions and lobbyist compensation for individuals appointed to state offices by the Texas governor. It prohibits appointees from making cumulative political contributions exceeding $2,500 to the governor or their supporting committees in the year before appointment or during their term. The bill requires appointees to sign attestations confirming they and their family members (or entities acting with their consent) complied with these limits. It also bans appointees from compensating registered lobbyists who communicate directly with legislative or executive branch members about matters affecting their agency. Violations could result in triple damages to the state.