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HJR 110

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the filing of required political funding reports and personal financial statements to be eligible to hold certain public elective offices.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Carl Tepper

Texas constitutional amendment requiring political funding reports and personal financial disclosures as mandatory eligibility requirements for holding certain elected offices.

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Bill Summary · HJR 110

Legislative bill overview

HJR 110 proposes a constitutional amendment to Texas that would make the filing of political funding reports and personal financial disclosure statements mandatory prerequisites for holding certain elected offices. The amendment would establish these financial transparency requirements as a constitutional obligation rather than a statutory one, potentially making them more difficult to waive or modify.

Why is this important

Financial disclosure requirements affect voter access to information about potential conflicts of interest and the funding sources behind candidates. Elevating these requirements to constitutional status would entrench transparency rules and could influence which candidates run for office based on their willingness to publicly disclose finances. This reflects broader national debates about government accountability versus candidate privacy.

Potential points of contention

  • Defining scope: The bill references "certain public elective offices" without specifying which ones, creating ambiguity about whether this applies to local, state, or all levels of government
  • Burden on candidates: Mandatory comprehensive financial disclosure may discourage some qualified candidates from running, particularly those with legitimate privacy concerns or complex financial situations
  • Amendment difficulty: Placing requirements in the state constitution makes future modifications extremely difficult even if the rules become outdated or problematic
  • Enforcement mechanism: The bill doesn't clarify how violations would be handled or what consequences would apply to non-filers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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