85R12743 ATP-D     By: Larson H.B. No. 3305       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the eligibility for appointment to public office by the   governor of persons who make certain contributions.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Chapter 601, Government Code, is amended by   adding Section 601.012 to read as follows:          Sec. 601.012.  CERTAIN DONORS INELIGIBLE FOR GUBERNATORIAL   APPOINTMENTS. (a) In this section, "political contribution" and   "specific-purpose committee" have the meanings assigned by Section   251.001, Election Code.          (b)  An individual is ineligible to serve as an officer   appointed by the governor if during the year preceding the date of   appointment the individual made political contributions that in the   aggregate exceeded $2,500 to:                (1)  the governor; or                (2)  a specific-purpose committee supporting the   governor as a candidate or officeholder.          SECTION 2.  Section 601.012, Government Code, as added by   this Act, applies to an appointment made on or after the effective   date of this Act.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.