TITLE: Relating to certain policies and programs that permit the use of public money to finance political campaigns.

SUMMARY: Relating to certain policies and programs that permit the use of public money to finance political campaigns.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to certain policies and programs that permit the use of public money to finance political campaigns. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 140, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Section 140.014 to read as follows: Sec. 140.014. CERTAIN POLICIES AND PROGRAMS REGARDING USE OF PUBLIC MONEY PROHIBITED. A political subdivision may not adopt or implement a policy or program that permits the use of public money to finance a political campaign. This section applies to a policy or program that permits: (1) the direct use of public money by the political subdivision to finance a political campaign; or (2) the indirect use of public money by the political subdivision through a voucher or similar program that provides a person with the public money to finance a political campaign. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.