FALSE AND MISLEADING CAMPAIGN MATERIAL.
Tex. LOC. GOV'T Code § 335.055.
in effect(a) In this section, "campaign material" means a communication supporting or opposing the authorization of a venue project that:
(1) in return for consideration, is published in a newspaper, magazine, or other periodical or is broadcast by radio or television; or
(2) appears in a pamphlet, circular, flier, billboard or other sign, bumper sticker, or similar form of written communication.
(b) A person may not print, broadcast, or publish, or cause to be printed, broadcast, or published, campaign material that contains false and misleading information.
(c) An individual may file a complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission in accordance with Subchapter E , Chapter 571 , Government Code, alleging a violation of Subsection (b). The commission may impose a penalty in accordance with Chapter 571 , Government Code, if the commission determines that the campaign materials contain false and misleading information.
(d) Notwithstanding any other law, the Texas Ethics Commission has jurisdiction to consider and investigate a complaint filed under this section and to impose a penalty.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1044, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
SUBCHAPTER E. POWERS AND DUTIES