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SB2045: Relating to the prohibition of certain actions with respect to campaign contributions and expenditures by foreign persons; creating criminal offenses.

: Paul Bettencourt (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 17, 2025
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Crimes
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Elections--Campaign Financing
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SECRETARY OF STATE
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Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the prohibition of certain actions with respect to campaign contributions and expenditures by foreign persons; creating criminal offenses.

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