Texas · 892

HB 18

Relating to a restriction on the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by a member of the legislature and certain political committees during certain periods in which a member is absent from a legislative session; authorizing a civil penalty.

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Summary AI-generated

Texas HB 18 relates to restricting the acceptance of political contributions and the making of certain political expenditures by legislative members and specific political committees during periods when a member is absent from a legislative session. The bill also authorizes a civil penalty for violations of these restrictions.

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Sponsors + 25 cosponsors

Roll-call votes on this bill

QuestionChamberResultYeaNayOtherDateSource
passage upper pass 17 7 4 Sep 4, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
passage upper pass 17 7 4 Sep 3, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
passage lower pass 86 45 11 Sep 2, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
passage lower pass 86 45 11 Sep 2, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
other lower fail 43 85 17 Sep 2, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
passage upper pass 17 8 3 Sep 2, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0