Stay Compliant with TX Campaign Finance Law
Quickly review contributions and disbursements to ensure they comply with Texas campaign finance regulations. Our in-app compliance reporting will flag compliance errors early so you can file with ease.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here’s a list of Texas campaign finance compliance reports Campaign Deputy supports:
- January Semiannual Report
- 30-Day Pre-Primary Report
- 8-Day Pre-Primary Report
- Runoff Report
- July Semiannual Report
- 30-Day Pre-General Report
- 8-Day Pre-General Report
- Report of Unexpended Contributions (Termination Report)
Learn more about the TEC filing schedule here: Filing Schedules (state.tx.us)
Candidates running for statewide office, the state legislature, the State Board of Education, or district attorney in Texas must file campaign finance reports with the Texas Ethics Commission.
As of May 2015, there are no limits on acceptable contributions for Texas candidates, including individuals and single candidate committees seeking election to statewide office, the Texas Senate, or the Texas House.
Learn more at Texas Ethics Commission Home (state.tx.us)
Most individuals and entities filing reports with the Texas Ethics Commission are required to file electronically. Here’s a breakdown:
General rule: Electronic filing is required for most filers.
Local filers include those who run for or hold offices such as:
- County offices (e.g., county commissioner, tax assessor/collector, constable, justice of the peace, sheriff)
- City offices (e.g., mayor, council member, city secretary)
- Political subdivision offices (e.g., school board member, community college trustee, municipal utility district board member, water district board member)
- Specific filer types: If you are a filer type COH (Candidate/Officeholder) or JCOH (Judicial Candidate/Officeholder), you may be considered a local filer.
- Local PACs: All Specific-Purpose PACs (SPAC) that support or oppose local candidates/officeholders or measures in local elections are considered local PAC organizations.
It’s important to note that eligibility for exemption doesn’t automatically grant it. Filers should consult the Texas Ethics Commission or their local filing authority for specific guidance on their filing requirements and potential exemptions.
