88R2128 JG-D
 
  By: Smith H.B. No. 3565
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to special reports of political contributions received by
  candidates for certain offices.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Subchapter C, Chapter 254, Election Code, is
  amended by adding Section 254.0645 to read as follows:
         Sec. 254.0645.  SPECIAL REPORT BY CERTAIN CANDIDATES. (a)
  In addition to other reports required by this chapter, the
  following candidates shall file additional reports with the
  commission during the period beginning January 1 and ending the
  ninth day before election day:
               (1)  a candidate for state senator, state
  representative, or the State Board of Education who accepts during
  that reporting period political contributions from one person that
  in the aggregate exceed $10,000; and
               (2)  a candidate for a statewide office who accepts
  during that reporting period political contributions from one
  person that in the aggregate exceed $25,000.
         (b)  Each report under this section must include:
               (1)  the amount of each political contribution;
               (2)  the full name and address of the person making the
  political contribution; and
               (3)  the date each political contribution was made.
         (c)  A candidate who is required to file a report under this
  section shall file the report electronically, by telephonic
  facsimile machine, or by hand, in the form required by Section
  254.036 not later than:
               (1)  5 p.m. of the first business day after the date the
  contribution is accepted, if the report is filed by telephonic
  facsimile machine or hand; or
               (2)  midnight of the first business day after the date
  the contribution is accepted, if the report is filed
  electronically.
         (d)  A report under this section is not required to be
  accompanied by the affidavit required under Section 254.036(h) or
  to be submitted on a form prescribed by the commission. A report
  under this section that complies with Section 254.036(a) must be
  accompanied by an affidavit under Section 254.036(c)(1), unless the
  candidate has submitted an affidavit under Section 254.036(c)(1)
  with another report filed in connection with the election for which
  a report is required under this section.
         (e)  To the extent of a conflict between this section and
  Section 254.036, this section prevails.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.