Tex. Elec. Code § 257.002 · Chapter 257. POLITICAL PARTIES
REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CORPORATE OR LABOR UNION CONTRIBUTIONS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A political party that accepts a contribution authorized by Section 253.104 may use the contribution only to:
(1) defray normal overhead and administrative or operating costs incurred by the party; or
(2) administer a primary election or convention held by the party.
(b) A political party that accepts contributions authorized by Section 253.104 shall maintain the contributions in a separate account.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 304, Sec. 5.19, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/EL/htm/EL.257.htm
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