TITLE: Relating to the authority with whom certain political committees must file reports of political contributions and expenditures.

SUMMARY: Relating to the authority with whom certain political committees must file reports of political contributions and expenditures.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the authority with whom certain political committees must file reports of political contributions and expenditures. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 254.130, Election Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 254.130. AUTHORITY WITH WHOM REPORTS FILED. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), reports [Reports] filed under this subchapter shall be filed with the authority with whom the political committee's campaign treasurer appointment is required to be filed. (b) A specific-purpose committee created to support or oppose a measure on the issuance of bonds by a school district shall file reports under this subchapter with the commission. SECTION 2. This Act applies only to a report of political contributions or expenditures due on or after the effective date of this Act. A report of political contributions or expenditures due before the effective date of this Act is governed by the law in effect on the date the report is due, and the former law is continued in effect for that purpose. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.