Relating to a prohibition on the acceptance of a political contribution by members of the legislature and certain political committees during a period when a house of the legislature does not have a quorum present.

HB 293 prohibits Texas legislators and certain political committees from accepting political contributions during periods when a legislative house lacks a quorum (minimum members required to conduct business). Specifically, lawmakers must refuse and return any contributions received during such periods within 30 days. The bill applies only to contributions accepted after its effective date (91 days post-session) and includes a mail delivery exception using postmark dates. This policy change directly affects legislators and affiliated committees during legislative sessions when quorum is absent.