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HB 49TEXASSession 891State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Texas Prohibits Bond Proceed Payments to Contributors of Bond-Supporting Political Committees

Original title: Relating to a prohibition on the receipt of bond proceeds by persons who make a contribution to certain political committees.

Last action · July 14, 2025: FiledSponsor: Brian Harrison

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What This Bill Proposed

Texas HB 49 prohibits any person who contributes to a supporting the issuance of a bond from receiving money, including contract payments, from the resulting . This restriction applies to contributions made on or after the effective date of the Act.

Background

H.B. 49 was introduced in the Texas House during the 89th legislative session by Representative Harrison. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Political committee contributors

Contributors to bond-supporting political committees lose eligibility to receive money or contract payments from the associated bond proceeds.

Directly affected

Contractors and vendors

Vendors bidding on bond-funded projects must navigate restrictions regarding political contributions to remain eligible for contract payouts.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is prohibited from receiving bond proceeds under HB 49?

Anyone who makes a contribution to a that supports the issuance of a bond is prohibited from receiving money from those .

Does this ban apply to contract payments for goods and services?

Yes, the restriction explicitly includes payments made under a contract for goods or services derived from the .

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

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Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

New Conflict of Interest Bar

HB 49 introduces a strict financial firewall between campaign contributions to bond-supporting political committees and the subsequent disbursement of bond funds.

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Connected Entities

Brian Harrison, Texas

PersonBrian Harrison“Bill author/sponsor”Map →

locationTexas“State legislature enacting the law”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance20
Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 65)
Controversy45
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