Relating to the use of a political contribution to pay a civil penalty or fine imposed by the Texas Ethics Commission.

HB 672 prohibits using political contributions (campaign money) to pay civil penalties or fines imposed by the Texas Ethics Commission. It amends the Texas Election Code to explicitly include this use of funds within existing prohibitions on campaign finance misuse. The law applies only to penalties or fines imposed on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, and does not affect fines issued before that date. This bill directly affects individuals or entities fined by the Texas Ethics Commission for ethics violations.