Relating to the filing fee for nomination by convention.

HB 4309 changes the filing fee requirements for candidates seeking nomination by political convention in Texas elections. It requires candidates for statewide or district offices to pay a fee to the state chair or submit a petition instead, while candidates for county or precinct offices must pay the county chair or judge. The bill repeals outdated sections (181.0311(c) and (d)) of the Election Code and takes effect September 1, 2025. This directly affects candidates running for elected office who choose convention nomination over other methods. The bill failed to pass on May 13, 2025.