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HB3575

Regular Session

Relating to the filing of a campaign treasurer appointment and an application for a place on the ballot by a candidate for the board of directors of an appraisal district.

Critical
Low Cost
Effective:2025-06-20
Enforcing Agencies

County Clerk • County Elections Administrator

HB3575
Relating to the filing of a campaign treasurer appointment and an application for a place on the ballot by a candidate for the board of directors of a...
Critical Urgency
Unanimous Passage
House Vote141 - 0
YEA
100% in favor141 voting
Senate Vote31 - 0
YEA
100% in favor31 voting
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-06-20
Enforcing Agencies
County ClerkCounty Elections Administrator
Primary Author: Rep. Candy Noble
89th Texas Legislature
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Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

  • Effective Date: June 20, 2025
  • Compliance Deadline: Immediate. Any filing submitted on or after June 20, 2025, must adhere to the new venue requirements. Filings submitted prior to this date under the old law remain valid and do not require refiling.
  • Agency Rulemaking: No formal rulemaking is required for the law to take effect. However, the Texas Ethics Commission may eventually update instruction guides for Form CTA to reflect this jurisdictional shift.

Immediate Action Plan

  • Update Internal Protocols: Immediately remove "County Judge" from all internal filing checklists and "Go-To" lists for Appraisal District elections.
  • Audit Pending Filings: If you have applications currently in transit or drafted for submission to the County Judge, stop them immediately and redirect to the Clerk or Elections Administrator.
  • Verify Local Authority: For every target county, confirm whether an Elections Administrator position exists.
  • Secure Proof: Ensure couriers return with time-stamped receipts from the correct office; do not rely on mail logs.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

  • Legal Retainers: Update engagement letters with outside election counsel or political compliance firms. Insert a clause requiring verification of the specific county’s filing authority (Clerk vs. Elections Administrator) prior to submission.

Hiring/Training

  • Compliance Staff: Staff responsible for candidate onboarding must be retrained to ignore instructions on older physical forms that direct filings to the County Judge.
  • Due Diligence: Implement a mandatory "County Check" step to determine if the relevant county has appointed a dedicated Elections Administrator; if not, the default is the County Clerk.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

  • Filing Destination:
  • Campaign Treasurer Appointment (Form CTA): File with the County Clerk or County Elections Administrator.
  • Application for Place on the Ballot: File with the County Clerk or County Elections Administrator.
  • Documentation: Retain a file-stamped copy of all documents from the *new* authority. This is your primary defense against challenges regarding candidate eligibility.

Fees & Costs

  • Direct Costs: No statutory fee changes.
  • Indirect Costs: Potential loss of campaign funds and political capital if a candidate is disqualified due to a clerical filing error.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

  • "Clerk" vs. "Administrator" Jurisdiction: The statute mandates filing with the County Elections Administrator *if* one exists; otherwise, the County Clerk.
  • *Risk:* Counties frequently create or dissolve the Administrator position. A filing sent to the Clerk in a county with an Administrator may be deemed invalid.
  • *Guidance:* Do not rely on past practices. Verify the current county structure via phone before every filing.
  • Multi-County Appraisal Districts: The law presumes filing in the county where the Appraisal District is administratively established. If a district spans multiple counties, strict adherence to the administrative seat's county protocols is required.

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Legislative Timeline

This bill's path through the Texas Legislature

Filed
Mar 3, 2025
Passed House
May 15, 2025
Passed Senate
May 21, 2025
Signed
Jun 20, 2025
TopicsElectionsElections--campaign FinancingElections--candidatesTaxationTaxation--property-appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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House Authors

Rep. Candy NobleRepublican · Primary Author
Joint Authors

Senate Sponsor

Sen. Royce WestDemocrat · Primary Sponsor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HB3575

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What does Texas HB3575 do?

Effective immediately, HB3575 strips the County Judge of the authority to accept filings for Appraisal District Board of Director candidates. Candidates and their sponsoring entities must now file Campaign Treasurer Appointments and Ballot Applications with the County Clerk or the County Elections Administrator. Filing with the wrong office will result in automatic administrative disqualification from the ballot.

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Who authored HB3575?

HB3575 was authored by Texas Representative Candy Noble during the Regular Session.

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When was HB3575 signed into law?

HB3575 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

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Which agencies enforce HB3575?

HB3575 is enforced by County Clerk and County Elections Administrator.

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How urgent is compliance with HB3575?

The compliance urgency for HB3575 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.

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What is the cost impact of HB3575?

The cost impact of HB3575 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

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What topics does HB3575 address?

HB3575 addresses topics including elections, elections--campaign financing, elections--candidates, taxation and taxation--property-appraisals & appraisal districts.

Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025

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