In accordance with §173.001 of the Texas Election Code, only expenses necessary and directly related to the conduct of primary elections are payable from primary funds. Section 173.006 of the Texas Election Code allows the Secretary of State to adopt rules consistent with the Election Code that reduce the cost of primary elections. Political expenses, those expenses which would be incurred if there were no election, and expenses for any activity forbidden by statute or rule are not primary election costs subject to primary fund reimbursement. Examples of non-payable expenses include, but are not limited to: expenses incurred in connection with a convention of a political party, any food or drink items, all costs associated with voter registration drives and get out the vote campaigns. Pursuant to §173.031 of the Texas Election Code, primary funds include filing fees, contributions to the primary fund, state appropriations, and other income earned by the fund. Any refund of money expended from the primary fund is also part of the primary fund.

Source Note:The provisions of this §81.107 adopted to be effective November 3, 1997, 22 TexReg 10502.