HB 1720, 81st R.S. history

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HB 1720, 81st R.S.
Relating to the use of public funds by a political subdivision for political advertising or communications that contain false information relating to a ballot measure; providing a criminal penalty.

Last action: Effective on 9/1/09

Author: Dwayne Bohac
Sponsor: Bob Deuell

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 2009, 81st R.S.,ch. 644, General and Special Laws of Texas

Bill Analyses:
Engrossed (Senate Research Center)
Committee Report (Senate Research Center)

Subjects:
City Government--Finance
County Government--Finance
Education--School Districts
Elections--Campaign Financing
Political Subdivisions
Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous

House Committee: Elections (Todd Smith, Alma Allen, Rafael Anchía, Dwayne Bohac, Dennis Bonnen, Betty Brown, Linda Harper-Brown, Joe Heflin, Aaron Peña)
Minutes: April 20 2009 | April 23 2009
Senate Committee: State Affairs (Robert Duncan, John Carona, Bob Deuell, Rodney Ellis, Troy Fraser, Chris Harris, Mike Jackson, Eddie Lucio, Jr., Leticia Van de Putte)
Minutes: May 22 2009

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