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Texas limits campaign donations during special legislative sessions Texas Senate Bill 19 blocks political donations to state officials and lawmakers during special sessions held before September 1 in odd years.
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On the record
April 12, 2026
What it means for your household Under $30,000
This law doesn't directly affect your household budget or daily expenses. Campaign donation limits are about political process, not personal finances.
$30,000-$60,000
This law doesn't change your household income or expenses. The campaign donation rules affect political fundraising, not your family's money.
$60,000-$100,000
This law doesn't impact your household finances directly. Campaign donation limits during special sessions don't affect your income or spending.
Over $100,000
This law doesn't affect your household budget. If you donate to political campaigns, you'll need to time donations around special sessions.
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A.J. LouderbackTexas State Representative, District 30
Adam HinojosaTexas State Senator, District 27
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Source record Organization Texas Legislature
Added to Community Exchange Apr 12, 2026
Aicha DavisTexas State Representative, District 109
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How this connects
Senate Bill 19 is a Texas law that stops people from giving money to state elected officials and lawmakers during special legislative sessions. The ban applies only to special sessions that start before September 1 in odd-numbered years. Officials cannot accept these donations from the first day of the session through its final day. Some donations are allowed—for example, contributions made by mail before the session begins or donations for election contests.
