DEFINITIONS.
Tex. GOV'T Code § 571.1211.
in effectIn 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.