Tex. Local Gov't Code Section 335.055
False and Misleading Campaign Material

(a)

In this section, “campaign material” means a communication supporting or opposing the authorization of a venue project that:

(1)

in return for consideration, is published in a newspaper, magazine, or other periodical or is broadcast by radio or television; or

(2)

appears in a pamphlet, circular, flier, billboard or other sign, bumper sticker, or similar form of written communication.

(b)

A person may not print, broadcast, or publish, or cause to be printed, broadcast, or published, campaign material that contains false and misleading information.

(c)

An individual may file a complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission in accordance with Subchapter E (General Powers), Chapter 571 (Texas Ethics Commission), Government Code, alleging a violation of Subsection (b). The commission may impose a penalty in accordance with Chapter 571 (Texas Ethics Commission), Government Code, if the commission determines that the campaign materials contain false and misleading information.

(d)

Notwithstanding any other law, the Texas Ethics Commission has jurisdiction to consider and investigate a complaint filed under this section and to impose a penalty.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1044, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Source: Section 335.055 — False and Misleading Campaign Material, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.­335.­htm#335.­055 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

335.001
Definitions 335.002
Application to Venue Constructed Under Other Law 335.003
Other Uses of Venue Permitted 335.004
Specific Performance 335.005
Suits 335.021
Creation 335.022
Order Creating District 335.023
Political Subdivision 335.031
Composition and Appointment of Board 335.032
Compensation 335.033
Meetings 335.034
Officers 335.035
Additional Requirements for Board of District Created in Populous County 335.051
Resolution Authorizing Project 335.052
State Fiscal Impact Analysis 335.053
Appeal of Comptroller Determination 335.054
Election 335.055
False and Misleading Campaign Material 335.071
General Powers of District 335.072
Venue Project Fund 335.073
Bonds and Other Obligations 335.074
Public Purpose of Venue Project 335.075
Contribution or Dedication of Certain Revenue by Political Subdivision 335.076
Contracts with Historically Underutilized Businesses 335.077
Exemption from Construction Contracting Law 335.078
Venue District as Endorsing Municipality or County 335.101
Definitions 335.102
Applicability of Subchapter 335.103
Applicability of Laws 335.104
Creation of Code of Conduct 335.105
Rulemaking 335.106
General Duties 335.107
Vendor Requirements 335.108
Disclosure of Vendor Relationship by Directors and Employees 335.109
Request for Opinion from General Counsel 335.110
Penalties 335.151
Applicability 335.152
Dissolution 335.153
Assets and Liabilities 335.0535
Transportation Authority Impact Analysis 335.0536
Appeal of Authority Determination 335.0711
Limit on Power to Own or Acquire Real Property in Certain Districts 335.0715
Use of Financing for Certain Projects 335.0725
Books, Records, and Papers 335.1085
Filing of Financial Statement by Director
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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