Sec. 571.1211. DEFINITIONS. 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.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 1.15, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Amended by:

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 824 (H.B. 2554), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.