TITLE: Relating to the definition of political advertising for purposes of certain laws regulating political communications, funds, and campaigns.

SUMMARY: Relating to the definition of political advertising for purposes of certain laws regulating political communications, funds, and campaigns.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the definition of political advertising for purposes of certain laws regulating political communications, funds, and campaigns. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 251.001(16), Election Code, is amended to read as follows: (16) "Political advertising" means a communication supporting or opposing a candidate for nomination or election to a public office or office of a political party, a political party, a public officer, or a measure that: (A) in return for consideration [] is:(i) published in a newspaper, magazine, or other periodical;[or is] (ii) broadcast by radio or television; or (iii) distributed by e-mail or text message; or (B) appears: (i) in a pamphlet, circular, flier, billboard or other sign, bumper sticker, or similar form of written communication; or (ii) on an Internet website. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.