Ethics

State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a prohibition on the receipt of bond proceeds by persons who make a contribution to certain political committees. [SB-2572] [Finance ] [Elections ] [Ethics ]
Relating to a prohibition on the receipt of bond proceeds by persons who make a contribution to certain political committees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Mayes Middleton Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. [HB-4957] [Elections ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Metcalf Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the qualification of candidates for, and the training and education of members of, the board of directors of an appraisal district. [HB-148] [Property Tax ] [Education ]
Relating to the qualification of candidates for, and the training and education of members of, the board of directors of an appraisal district.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Turner Effective On 9/1/25 on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of the office of state special prosecutor. [HB-4717] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the creation of the office of state special prosecutor.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Schofield Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an electronic filing system for certain reports of political contributions and expenditures. [HB-4823] [Elections ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Relating to an electronic filing system for certain reports of political contributions and expenditures.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Giovanni Capriglione Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/28/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities. [HB-4860] [Budget and Spending ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Funding ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Metcalf Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty. [HB-127] [Cybersecurity ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Crime ] [National Security ] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to measures to protect institutions of higher education from foreign adversaries and to the prosecution of the criminal offense of theft of trade secrets; increasing a criminal penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Effective On 9/1/25 on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the registration as a lobbyist of persons who engage in certain lobbying activities on behalf of a foreign adversary and to prohibitions on the receipt of compensation related to those lobbying activities; providing a civil penalty. [HB-119] [Ethics ] [National Security ]
Relating to the registration as a lobbyist of persons who engage in certain lobbying activities on behalf of a foreign adversary and to prohibitions on the receipt of compensation related to those lobbying activities; providing a civil penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Sent To The Governor on 06/02/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission. [SB-2403] [Ethics ]
Relating to the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew F. Shaheen Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/22/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the Texas Ethics Commission's jurisdiction to administer and enforce laws against certain persons. [HB-4708] [Ethics ]
Relating to the Texas Ethics Commission's jurisdiction to administer and enforce laws against certain persons.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brent Money Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process. [SB-2401] [Ethics ]
Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Parker Failed To Receive Affirmative Vote In Comm. on 05/24/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Prevent gratuities being paid or provided to elected officials [HB-3322] [Ethics ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit acceptance of gifts, gratuities, and bribes by public officials even after an action or interaction transpired, and regardless of whether the gratuity was anticipated.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Larry D. Kump Filed For Introduction on 03/12/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to regulating charitable bingo and authorizing the establishment of a nonprofit corporation to advertise and promote charitable bingo. [SB-2218] [Gaming ] [Nonprofit ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to regulating charitable bingo and authorizing the establishment of a nonprofit corporation to advertise and promote charitable bingo.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Read First Time on 03/25/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the availability on the Internet of a candidate's application for a place on the ballot and campaign treasurer appointment. [HB-4289] [Elections ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Data Privacy ]
Relating to the availability on the Internet of a candidate's application for a place on the ballot and campaign treasurer appointment.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa Read First Time on 04/01/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Relating to publication of registered lobbyist information [SB-736] [Ethics ]
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that the Ethic Commission publishes paper booklets.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patricia Puertas Rucker Approved By Governor 4/24/2025 on 04/24/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a restriction on political expenditures made during and following a regular legislative session; creating a criminal offense. [HB-4343] [Crime ] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to a restriction on political expenditures made during and following a regular legislative session; creating a criminal offense.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa Read First Time on 04/01/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the penalties imposed on municipalities and counties for violating state law and the state constitution. [HB-4283] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Ethics ] [Crime ]
Relating to the penalties imposed on municipalities and counties for violating state law and the state constitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Marc LaHood Comte Report Filed With Committee Coordinator on 05/06/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to regulating charitable bingo and authorizing the establishment of a nonprofit corporation to advertise and promote charitable bingo. [HB-4172] [Gaming ] [Nonprofit ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to regulating charitable bingo and authorizing the establishment of a nonprofit corporation to advertise and promote charitable bingo.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Senfronia Thompson Received From The House on 05/12/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to licensing requirements for insurance umpires and appraisers; authorizing fees; providing an administrative penalty. [HB-4074] [Insurance ]
Relating to licensing requirements for insurance umpires and appraisers; authorizing fees; providing an administrative penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Morgan Placed On General State Calendar on 05/15/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to prohibiting contributions, expenditures, and related activities involving political committees that support or oppose a ballot measure; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty. [SB-2035] [Elections ] [Ethics ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to prohibiting contributions, expenditures, and related activities involving political committees that support or oppose a ballot measure; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Postponed 6/3/25 10:00 Am on 05/27/2025

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