Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 5. OPEN GOVERNMENT; ETHICS |
Subtitle B. ETHICS |
Chapter 571. TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION |
Subchapter E. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS |
Sec. 571.1211. DEFINITIONS
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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 255.007, 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.