The bill, S.B. No. 869, amends Section 571.1242(h) of the Government Code to clarify the Texas Ethics Commission's procedures regarding the resolution of certain complaints. It establishes that the deadline for resolving complaints is only tolled during litigation initiated by the respondent or the commission concerning the complaint. Additionally, the commission is prohibited from tolling or extending the deadline for any duration beyond what is specified in the bill, nor can it adopt rules that would allow for such extensions.

The changes made by this bill will apply only to complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Complaints filed prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing law at the time of filing. This ensures that the new regulations do not retroactively affect ongoing or previously filed complaints.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 571.1242 (Government Code 571)