EAO 317

As a general rule, the Texas Election Code does not prohibit the use of campaign contributions received in connection with one office to campaign for another office. There are, however, certain restrictions on using contributions accepted in connection with a nonjudicial office to make campaign expenditures in connection with a judicial office and on using contributions accepted in connection with a judicial office to make campaign expenditures in connection with a nonjudicial office. Also, federal law may restrict the use of contributions accepted in connection with a state or local office to make campaign expenditures in connection with a campaign for federal office.