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Texas law limits campaign money during legislative walkouts New Texas law prevents lawmakers and their supporters from accepting campaign donations or paying certain expenses when absent from the state during legislative
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April 12, 2026
What it means for your household Under $30,000
This law doesn't change your household budget or benefits. It only affects how lawmakers handle campaign money during walkouts.
$30,000-$60,000
This law doesn't impact your family's finances directly. It's about rules for politicians, not regular families.
$60,000-$100,000
No direct effect on your household income or expenses. The law only controls politician campaign funds during legislative walkouts.
Over $100,000
This law doesn't affect your personal finances. It may limit some wealthy donors' ability to give money to lawmakers during walkouts.
What you can do right now Your voice carries more weight when it comes from the people a policy affects.
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
House Bill 18 sets new rules for Texas lawmakers and campaign groups. When a lawmaker leaves Texas during a legislative session without permission and without a leave of absence, they cannot accept campaign donations above daily limits or spend campaign money on travel, food, or lodging. This applies to lawmakers and their political committees. The law has penalties up to five thousand dollars for violations.
