Sec. 253.1621. APPLICATION OF CONTRIBUTION AND REIMBURSEMENT LIMITS TO CERTAIN CANDIDATES. (a) For purposes of the contribution limits prescribed by Section 253.155 or 253.157 and the limit on reimbursement of personal funds and repayment of certain loans prescribed by Section 253.162, the general and primary elections are considered separate elections for a candidate whose name appears on the ballot.
(b) For purposes of the contribution limits prescribed by Sections 253.155 and 253.157 and the limits on reimbursement of personal funds and repayment of certain loans prescribed by Section 253.162, a runoff election in which the candidate's name is on the ballot is considered a separate election.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1096, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 384 (H.B. 3233), Sec. 11, eff. June 2, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 15 - Regulating Political Funds and Campaigns
Chapter 253 - Restrictions on Contributions and Expenditures
Subchapter F. Judicial Campaign Fairness Act
Section 253.151. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 253.153. Contribution Prohibited Except During Election Period
Section 253.154. Write-in Candidacy
Section 253.1541. Acceptance of Political Contributions by Person Appointed to Fill Vacancy
Section 253.155. Contribution Limits
Section 253.157. Limit on Contribution by General-Purpose Committees
Section 253.158. Contribution by Spouse or Child
Section 253.159. Exception to Contribution Limits
Section 253.161. Use of Contribution From Nonjudicial or Judicial Office Prohibited
Section 253.1612. Certain Campaign Activities Authorized
Section 253.162. Restrictions on Reimbursement of Personal Funds and Payments on Certain Loans
Section 253.1621. Application of Contribution and Reimbursement Limits to Certain Candidates
Section 253.167. Certification of Population; Notice of Contribution Limits
Section 253.171. Contribution From or Direct Campaign Expenditure by Political Party