Relating to the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission.
What changed between versions
Updated report filing deadlines to require submission by 5 p.m. of the first business day after contribution acceptance or expenditure, with stricter electronic filing requirements.
Added requirements for the commission to adjust reporting thresholds decennially based on Consumer Price Index increases, with specific rounding rules for different dollar amounts.
Mandated that the commission develop a written policy for prioritizing complaint investigations based on risk to public disclosure integrity and evidence of intent to conceal influence.
Established a new three-category violation system (Category One for technical violations, Category Two for standard violations, Category Three for serious violations) to guide enforcement priorities.
Created new procedures for dismissing Category One complaints when violations are minor and the respondent has limited prior complaints, saving commission resources.
Updated formatting and accessibility standards for the bill text to comply with WCAG 2.1 accessibility requirements.
