Texas Election Code 254.041 – Criminal Penalty for Untimely or Incomplete Report
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(a) A person who is required by this chapter to file a report commits an offense if the person knowingly fails:
(1) to file the report on time;
(2) to file a report by computer diskette, modem, or other means of electronic transfer, if the person is required to file reports that comply with § 254.036(b); or
(3) to include in the report information that is required by this title to be included.
(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $4,000 |
| Class C misdemeanor | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Texas Election Code 254.041
- 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) A violation of Subsection (a)(3) by a candidate or officeholder is a Class A misdemeanor if the report fails to include information required by § 254.061(3) or § 254.091(2), as applicable.
(d) It is an exception to the application of Subsection (a)(3) that:
(1) the information was required to be included in a semiannual report; and
(2) the person amended the report within the time prescribed by § 254.0405(b) or under the circumstances described by § 254.0405(c).