Sec. 251.005. OUT-OF-STATE COMMITTEES EXCLUDED. (a) An out-of-state political committee is not subject to Chapter 252 or 254, except as provided by Subsection (b), (c), or (d).
(b) If an out-of-state committee decides to file a campaign treasurer appointment under Chapter 252, at the time the appointment is filed the committee becomes subject to this title to the same extent as a political committee that is not an out-of-state committee.
(c) If an out-of-state committee performs an activity that removes the committee from out-of-state status as defined by Section 251.001(15), the committee becomes subject to this title to the same extent as a political committee that is not an out-of-state committee.
(d) An out-of-state political committee that does not file a campaign treasurer appointment shall comply with Section 254.1581.
Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 899, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 2.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 15 - Regulating Political Funds and Campaigns
Chapter 251 - General Provisions
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 251.0015. Communication With Candidate
Section 251.0016. Common Vendor
Section 251.002. Officeholders Covered
Section 251.003. Prohibition of Document Filing Fee
Section 251.005. Out-of-State Committees Excluded
Section 251.006. Federal Office Excluded
Section 251.007. Timeliness of Action by Mail