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

SB 2045 prohibits foreign nationals - including individuals not U.S. citizens, foreign governments, political parties, and foreign-based entities - from making campaign contributions or expenditures in Texas elections. It specifically bans foreign persons from supporting ballot measures, funding electioneering communications, contributing to candidates or political committees, or making express promises to do so. Violations are punishable as Class A misdemeanors (with fines of at least $10,000 or three times the amount involved) or state jail felonies for repeat offenses. The bill directly affects foreign nationals attempting to influence Texas elections through financial means, creating criminal penalties for both the foreign actors and those who assist them.