Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; the regulation of political contributions, political advertising, lobbying, and conduct of public servants; and the reporting of political contributions and expenditures and personal financial information; providing civil and criminal penalties.

Last action: Vetoed by the Governor

Author: Joan Huffman
Joint Author: Robert Nichols
Coauthor: Donna Campbell
Sponsor: Dennis Bonnen
Joint Sponsor: Eric Johnson
CoSponsor: J. M. Lozano | Sylvester Turner

Signed legislation

Companion:

HB 2737 (Identical)

Bill Analyses:
Introduced (Senate Research Center)
Committee Report (Senate Research Center)
Committee Report (House Research Organization)

Conference Committee:

Vetoed by Governor Rick Perry

Subjects:
Ethics
ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS
LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Sunset--Commission Bills

House Committee: Elections (Geanie Morrison, Eric Johnson, Stephanie Klick, Borris Miles, Rick Miller, Ron Simmons, Gene Wu)
Minutes: May 6 2013 | May 16 2013
Senate Committee: State Affairs (Robert Duncan, Craig Estes, Brandon Creighton, Bob Deuell, Rodney Ellis, Troy Fraser, Joan Huffman, Eddie Lucio, Jr., Robert Nichols, Leticia Van de Putte, Tommy Williams)
Minutes: April 1 2013 | April 4 2013

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