Sec. 253.167. CERTIFICATION OF POPULATION; NOTICE OF CONTRIBUTION LIMITS. (a) For purposes of this subchapter only, not later than June 1 of each odd-numbered year, the commission shall:
(1) make a written certification of the population of each judicial district for which a candidate for judge or justice must file a campaign treasurer appointment with the commission; and
(2) deliver to the county clerk of each county a written certification of the county's population, if the county:
(A) comprises an entire judicial district under Chapter 26, Government Code; or
(B) has a statutory county court or statutory probate court, other than a multicounty statutory county court created under Subchapter D, Chapter 25, Government Code.
(b) Following certification of population under Subsection (a), the commission or county clerk, as appropriate, shall make available to each candidate for an office covered by this subchapter written notice of the contribution limits applicable to the office the candidate seeks.
(c) The commission shall post the written certification required by this section on the commission's Internet website.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 763, Sec. 1, eff. June 16, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1164 (H.B. 2817), Sec. 40, eff. September 1, 2011.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 384 (H.B. 3233), Sec. 12, eff. June 2, 2019.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 384 (H.B. 3233), Sec. 13, 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