H.B. No. 3575 amends the Election Code and Tax Code to clarify the filing process for campaign treasurer appointments and applications for places on the ballot for candidates seeking positions on the board of directors of appraisal districts. The bill specifies that candidates must file their campaign treasurer appointments with the county clerk or, in counties with the position, the county elections administrator. Additionally, it introduces new provisions for filing applications for a place on the ballot, which must also be submitted to the county clerk or elections administrator, accompanied by a filing fee or a petition in lieu of the fee.

The bill includes several insertions to enhance clarity regarding the filing authority and procedures. Notably, it adds provisions for candidates for appraisal district board positions and specifies the roles of the county clerk and elections administrator in the filing process. The amendments will apply only to appointments and applications filed on or after the effective date of the Act, ensuring that prior filings remain governed by the existing law at the time of submission. The Act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 252.005, Tax Code 6.032 (Tax Code 6, Election Code 252)
House Committee Report: Election Code 252.005, Tax Code 6.032 (Tax Code 6, Election Code 252)
Engrossed: Election Code 252.005, Tax Code 6.032 (Tax Code 6, Election Code 252)
Senate Committee Report: Election Code 252.005, Tax Code 6.032 (Tax Code 6, Election Code 252)
Enrolled: Election Code 252.005, Tax Code 6.032 (Tax Code 6, Election Code 252)