Relating to complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.

SB 139 modifies procedures for handling complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. It requires the Commission to dismiss complaints if the respondent corrects the alleged violation (like a filing error) before a final decision, and creates a 90-day window for respondents to challenge jurisdiction in court. The bill also shortens the Commission's deadline to propose settlements or dismiss complaints from 120 to 30 days after receiving a response. These changes apply only to complaints filed on or after the bill's effective date, which is set for September 1, 2025, unless passed with a two-thirds vote for immediate effect.