Texas Election Code 254.001 – Recordkeeping Required
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(a) Each candidate and each officeholder shall maintain a record of all reportable activity.
(b) Each campaign treasurer of a political committee shall maintain a record of all reportable activity.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Election Code 254.001
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The record must contain the information that is necessary for filing the reports required by this chapter.
(d) A person required to maintain a record under this section shall preserve the record for at least two years beginning on the filing deadline for the report containing the information in the record.
(e) A person who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.