Texas election law should treat all candidates fairly—regardless of party. HB 4309 helps level the playing field by clarifying that candidates seeking nomination by convention (typically used by non-primary parties like the Libertarian Party) can submit their filing fee or petition directly to their party’s chair, not a judge or state agency.

This small but important reform makes the candidate filing process more consistent, transparent, and party-driven—just as it should be in a free society.

📣HB 4309 is being voted on by the House Monday, May 12, and we need your help.

• Email and call your House Rep by using the buttons on this page and urge them to support HB 4309.
• When you call, if your Rep does not support the bill, reach out to our Legislative Coordinator, Kevin Hale at [email protected] so he can make a personal appearance in their office.

Call script:

Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent from [Your City], Texas. I’m calling to ask Representative [Last Name] to support HB 4309, which is up for a vote of the House tomorrow.

This bill ensures that candidates seeking nomination by convention can submit their filing fee or petition directly to their party’s chair. It’s a simple fix that respects party autonomy and treats all candidates fairly, regardless of party.

Can you please let me know if Representative [Last Name] plans to support this bill?

[Pause for a response. If they don’t know:]

That’s okay. Please let them know that fair access to the ballot is important to me, and I’d appreciate their support for HB 4309.

Thank you for your time.