The bill, H.B. No. 1616, proposes amendments to the Election Code regarding the information required in campaign treasurer appointments and reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. Specifically, it mandates that the mailing address of campaign treasurers be included alongside their residence or business street address in both the campaign treasurer appointment and the reports submitted by candidates and political committees. The amendments to Sections 252.002(a), 254.061, 254.121, and 254.151 reflect this change, ensuring that the mailing address is explicitly listed as a required component of the documentation.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that these changes will only apply to appointments and reports filed on or after the effective date of the Act, with prior submissions remaining governed by the existing law. The Act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 252.002, Election Code 254.061, Election Code 254.121, Election Code 254.151 (Election Code 254, Election Code 252)