Published by Foz on 7/22/2007
The notice of complaint, dated July 6, 2007, classifies the alleged Election Code infractions as Category One violations.
According to state statutes, a complaint is classified as a Category One violation if it is generally not difficult to ascertain whether the violation occurred or whether it did not occur. Category One violations require a response from the accused within 10 business days.
The original complaint was filed by Howard Bass, a resident of Montgomery County, Texas.
Penalties handed out by the TEC for violations are civil in nature and can vary widely.
The TEC was created in 1991 by an amendment to the Texas Constitution. Some of the TEC responsibilities include administering and enforcing the following:
Title 15 of the Election Code including political campaigns and contributions.
Chapter 305 of the Government Code including lobbyist reports and activities.
Chapter 572 of the Government Code including personal financial disclosure and conduct of state officers and employees.
Related Information
Texas Ethics Commission
TEC Notice of Complaint - Addison
Texas State Election Code
Other TEC Complaints
TEC Response to Complaint - Duke
TEC Response to Complaint - Gardner
TEC Response to Complaint - McKee
TEC Response to Complaint - Fry
TEC Response to Complaint - Smith
TEC Response to Complaint - Wiesner
TEC Response to Complaint - Eissler
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