1. (a) A legislative caucus is required to file only the reports listed in this section.

2. (b) A caucus is required to file semiannual reports as provided by this subsection.

   1. (1) One semiannual report is due no earlier than July 1 and no later than July 15.

      1. (A) The period covered by a report under this paragraph begins on the later of the following dates, as applicable:

         1. (i) January 1;
         2. (ii) the first day after the period covered by the last report required by this subchapter; or
         3. (iii) the day the state chair's campaign treasurer appointment was filed, if this is the first report filed under this subchapter.
      2. (B) The period covered by the report under this paragraph ends on June 30.

   2. (2) One semiannual report is due no earlier than January 1 and no later than January 15.

      1. (A) The period covered by a report under this paragraph begins on the later of the following dates, as applicable:

         1. (i) July 1;
         2. (ii) the first day after the period covered by the last report required by this subchapter; or
         3. (iii) the day the state chair's campaign treasurer appointment was filed, if this is the first report filed under this subchapter.
      2. (B) The period covered by the report under this paragraph ends on December 31.

3. (c) A caucus chair for a legislative caucus who expects no further reportable activity, may terminate the caucus at any time by:

   1. (1) sending written notice to the Commission that the caucus is terminating; and
   2. (2) filing a final report in accordance with §254.125 of the Election Code.
4. (d) Except as provided by §254.036(c), Election Code, each report filed with the Commission under this section must be filed by electronic transfer, using computer software provided by the Commission or computer software that meets Commission specifications for a standard file format.

Source Note:The provisions of this §20.602 adopted to be effective March 16, 2026, 51 TexReg 1603.