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Responsible Campaign Finance Reform in Texas Texas is one of only a few states that has neither contribution limits nor public financing.We also have a disclosure system that is antiquated and loophole-ridden.

We propose a responsible, bi-partisan state plan similar to the national McCain-Feingold bill: Full and timely disclosure  Electronic filing with internet access  Contribution limits modeled on federal limits Disclosure Proposals Large individual donors must report separately Full soft-money disclosure  Full out-of state PAC disclosure  Report contributors’ employer and occupation  Ban contributions 10 days before the general election Mandate electronic filing (exempting small campaigns) Contribution Limits Limit reimbursements for candidate loans  Treat loans as contributions subject to limits Limit contributions modeled on the federal amounts: Individual limits of $1,000 to a candidate, $5,000 to a PAC, $20,000 to the parties, and $25,000 in aggregate PAC limits of $5,000 to a candidate, $5,000 to another PAC, $15,000 to the parties, and $50,000 in aggregate Prohibit PAC splintering and earmarking

 

Support These Texas Bills:   H.B. 2225: Contribution Limits for State Representatives and Senators  H.B. 10: Public Financing of Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals Judges  S.B. 418 and H.B. 2436: Mandatory Electronic Filing for Campaigns and Political Committees  H.B. 2003: Banning Contributions From 10 Days Before the Election through the Legislative Session

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