- (a) As provided by subsection (b) of this section, certain candidates must file reports about certain contributions accepted during the period that begins on the ninth day before an election and ends at noon on the second day before an election. Reports under this section are known as "telegram" reports, although they may be filed by hand or by telephonic facsimile machine as well as by telegram.
(b) The following candidates must file telegram reports:
- (1) an opposed candidate for state senator who, during the period described in subsection (a) of this section, accepts one or more political contributions from a person that in the aggregate exceed $1,000; and
- (2) an opposed candidate for state representative who, during the period described in subsection (a) of this section, accepts political contributions from a person that in the aggregate exceed $200.
- (c) A candidate must file a telegram report no later than 48 hours after the candidate accepts a contribution from a person that triggers the requirement to file the telegram report.
- (d) The report filed under subsection (c) of this section may be delivered by hand, by telegram, or by telephonic facsimile machine. Section 20.23 of this title (relating to Timeliness of Action by Mail) does not apply to this section.
- (e) If, during the reporting period for telegram contributions, a candidate receives additional contributions from a person whose previous contribution or contributions have triggered the requirement to file a telegram report during that period, the candidate must file an additional telegram report for each such contribution. Each such telegram report is due no later than 48 hours after the candidate accepts the contribution.
- (f) A candidate must file telegram reports for each person whose contribution or contributions made during the period for telegram reports exceed the threshold for telegram reports.
- (g) A candidate must also report contributions reported on a telegram report on the next semiannual, pre-election, or runoff report filed, as applicable.
Source Note:The provisions of this §20.221 adopted to be effective December 31, 1993, 18 TexReg 9717.