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HB 3313

Relating to font and type size requirements for certain political advertising disclosures.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Janis Holt and 1 co-sponsor

HB 3313 requires minimum font and type sizes for political advertising disclosures to enhance voter transparency and prevent campaigns from obscuring ad attribution information.

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Bill Summary · HB 3313

Legislative bill overview

HB 3313 establishes minimum font and type size requirements for political advertising disclosures in Texas. The bill standardizes how candidates, political committees, and other entities must display required disclaimers and attribution information in campaign advertisements across various media formats.

Why is this important

Clear, readable political advertising disclosures are essential for voter transparency and informed decision-making. Standardized font requirements prevent campaigns from using illegibly small text to obscure who is funding or authorizing ads, which affects voters' ability to trace money in politics and understand ad sources.

Potential points of contention

  • Free speech concerns: Some may argue stricter disclosure formatting requirements could impose burdensome compliance costs or restrict how campaigns design advertisements
  • Enforcement and compliance: Different media types (digital, print, broadcast, mail) have varying technical capabilities for displaying text, creating implementation challenges
  • Specificity gaps: The bill's current language may not specify exact point sizes or font specifications, leaving room for interpretation disputes about adequate compliance

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

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