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TX SB2781
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brian Birdwell
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AI Summary
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Registered lobbyists are prohibited from knowingly making or authorizing political contributions or expenditures from funds they accepted as a candidate, officeholder, or through supporting political committees
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Violators of restrictions on lobbyist contributions and expenditures face civil penalties up to twice the amount of the illegal contribution or expenditure
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For violations involving improper lobbying activities, civil penalties may be calculated based on all political contributions made in the two years preceding the violation
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The law applies only to violations occurring on or after September 1, 2025
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Passed the Senate 31-0 on May 8, 2025, and the House 108-27 on May 28, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the imposition of civil penalties for certain violations with respect to political contributions and expenditures made by certain persons who engage in lobbying activities.
Elections
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025