In this subchapter:

1. (1) "Campaign communication" and "political advertising" have the meanings assigned by Section 251.001, Election Code.

2. (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:

   1. (A) the failure by a person required to file a statement or report to:

      1. (i) file the required statement or report in a manner that complies with applicable requirements; or
      2. (ii) timely file the required statement or report;
   2. (B) a violation of Section 255.001, Election Code;
   3. (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;
   4. (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
   5. (E) a failure to timely respond to a written notice under Section 571.123(b).
3. (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.

Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 824 (H.B. 2554), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2019.