SB 405 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to restrictions on political contributions by out-of-state contributors; providing a civil penalty.

SB 405 restricts out-of-state political contributions to Texas candidates and committees. It sets limits: $5,000 for statewide offices, $2,500 for district offices, and $1,000 for county offices. Candidates must return violating contributions within specific deadlines, and political committees cannot contribute if over half their funds come from out-of-state donors. Violators face civil penalties up to three times the contribution amount, with the law taking effect September 1, 2025.
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Introduced Nov 21, 2024 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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