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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 571.1211. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

In this subchapter:

(1) “Campaign communication” and “political advertising” have the meanings assigned by Section 251.001, Election Code.

(2) “Category One violation” means a violation of a law within jurisdiction of the commission as to which it is generally not difficult to ascertain whether the violation occurred or did not occur, including:

(A) the failure by a person required to file a statement or report to:

(i) file the required statement or report in a manner that complies with applicable requirements;  or

(ii) timely file the required statement or report;

(B) a violation of Section 255.001, Election Code;

(C) a misrepresentation in political advertising or a campaign communication relating to the office held by a person in violation of Section 255.006, Election Code;

(D) a failure to include in any written political advertising intended to be seen from a road the right-of-way notice in violation of Section 259.001, Election Code;  or

(E) a failure to timely respond to a written notice under Section 571.123(b).

(3) “Category Two violation” means a violation of a law within the jurisdiction of the commission that is not a Category One violation.

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