Texas Ethics Commission

Proposed / Adopted Rules

This page contains charts of all rules proposed for the last five years and a document containing the text of each of these proposed rules.

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Texas Ethics Commission Rules are located in Part 2 of Title 1 of the Texas Administrative Code.

A complete PDF version of the current Texas Ethics Commission Rules is available for download below.

Texas Ethics Commission Rules

Rules Proposed in 2025

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RuleTypeRule TitleKeywordsMeeting
Proposed		Meeting
Adopted		Effective
Date
10.1AmendmentTraining ProgramsTrainingMar. 2025PendingPending
12.21AmendmentResponse to Notice of ComplaintSworn Complaint, notice, responseMar. 2025PendingPending
12.22AmendmentWritten QuestionsSworn Complaint, discovery, written questionsMar. 2025PendingPending
12.23AmendmentProduction of Documents During Preliminary ReviewSworn Complaint, discovery, preliminary Review, production of documentsMar. 2025PendingPending
12.27NewDiscovery Control Plans, ApplicationSworn Complaint, discovery, discovery control plan, applicationMar. 2025PendingPending
12.28NewLevel 1 Discovery Control PlanSworn Complaint, discovery, discovery control plan, level 1Mar. 2025PendingPending
12.29NewLevel 2 Discovery Control PlanSworn Complaint, discovery, discovery control plan, level 2Mar. 2025PendingPending
12.30NewRequests for DisclosureSworn Complaint, discovery, requests for disclosureMar. 2025PendingPending
12.93AmendmentDefault ProceedingsSworn Complaint, default proceedingsMar. 2025PendingPending
18.10AmendmentGuidelines for Substantial Compliance for a Corrected/Amended 8-day Pre-election Report8-day pre- election reports, corrected reports, amended reports, substantialMar. 2025PendingPending

Rules Proposed in 2024

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RuleTypeRule TitleKeywordsMeeting
Proposed		Meeting
Adopted		Effective
Date
6.1AmendmentDefinitionsTEC, organization, administration, definitionMar. 2024Withdrawn–
6.5RepealAuthority to Adopt RulesRules, adopt, authorityMar. 2024Withdrawn–
6.7RepealActions That Require Six VotesCommissioners, actions, votesMar. 2024Withdrawn–
6.9AmendmentComputation of TimeTEC, organization, administration, time, computationMar. 2024Withdrawn–
6.21AmendmentOfficers of the CommissionTEC, organization, administration, officers, commissioners, chair, vice chairMar. 2024Withdrawn–
6.23AmendmentCommission StaffTEC, organization, administration, executive director, general counselMar. 2024Withdrawn–
6.31RepealQuorumCommissioners, meetings, quorumMar. 2024Withdrawn–
6.33RepealFrequency of meetingsCommissioners, meetings, frequencyMar. 2024Withdrawn–
6.35AmendmentCalled MeetingsTEC, organization, administration, Commission meetingMar. 2024Withdrawn–
6.39AmendmentMeeting AgendaTEC, organization, administration, Commission meetings, agenda, presiding officerMar. 2024Withdrawn–
6.43AmendmentSpeakers Addressing The CommissionTEC, organization, administration, Commission meetings, speaking at meetingMar. 2024Withdrawn–
6.45AmendmentOrder and Conduct of Commission MeetingTEC, organization, administration, Commission meetings, order, conductMar. 2024Withdrawn–
6.47AmendmentRecording of Meeting; MinutesTEC, organization, administration, Commission meetings, recording, meeting minutesMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.1NewNoticeSworn Complaints, noticeMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.2NewRepresentation by CounselSworn Complaints, representation by counselMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.3NewEx Parte CommunicationsSworn Complaints, ex parte communicationsMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.4NewAgreements to be in WritingSworn Complaints, agreements, writingMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.11NewDeadline For Filing a ComplaintSworn Complaints, filing complaint, deadlineMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.12NewFile Date for a ComplaintSworn Complaints, file dateMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.13NewDescription of ViolationSworn Complaints, filing complaint, description of violationMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.14NewStatement of FactSworn Complaints, filing complaint, statement of factMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.15NewCommission Initiated ComplaintSworn Complaints, commission initiatedMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.21NewResponse to Notice of ComplaintSworn Complaints, responseMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.22NewWritten QuestionsSworn Complaints, respondent, written questionsMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.23NewProduction of Documents During Preliminary ReviewSworn Complaints, respondent, production of documents, preliminary reviewMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.24NewProposed Settlement Before Preliminary Review HearingSworn Complaints, settlement, propose, preliminary review hearingMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.25NewSubpoenas Issued by CommissionSworn Complaints, subpoenas, commissionMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.26NewSubpoenas Issued by Counsel for the RespondentSworn Complaints, subpoenas, respondent, counselMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.31NewPurpose and Effect of MotionsSworn Complaints, motions, purpose, effectMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.32NewRequired Form of MotionsSworn Complaints, motions, formMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.33NewCertificate of ConferenceSworn Complaints, motions, certificate of conferenceMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.34NewMotion DeadlinesSworn Complaints, motions, deadlinesMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.35NewMethod of FilingSworn Complaints, motions, method of filingMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.36NewService of DocumentsSworn Complaints, pleadings, motions, serviceMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.37NewNon-conforming DocumentsSworn Complaints, pleadings, motions, non- conforming documentsMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.38NewAmended and Supplemental FilingsSworn Complaints, pleadings, motions, amended filings, supplemental filingsMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.39NewApplication of this SubchapterSworn Complaints, pleadings, motions, application of subchapterMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.41NewMotion to Extend TimeSworn Complaints, motions, motion to extend timeMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.42NewMotion for ContinuanceSworn Complaints, motions, motion for continuanceMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.43NewMotion to DismissSworn Complaints, motions, motion to dismissMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.44NewMotion for Summary JudgmentSworn Complaints, motions, motion for summary judgmentMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.45NewMotion for SanctionsSworn Complaints, motions, motion for sanctionsMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.51NewConduct and DecorumSworn Complaints, hearings, conduct, decorumMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.52NewDeliberationsSworn Complaints, hearings, deliberationsMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.53NewRecord of RulingsSworn Complaints, hearings, record of rulingsMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.61NewSelection and Delegation of Presiding OfficerSworn Complaints, presiding officer, selection, delegationMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.62NewSet HearingsSworn Complaints, presiding officer, hearings, set hearingsMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.63NewConsolidate or Sever Matters for HearingSworn Complaints, presiding officer, hearings, consolidate or sever mattersMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.64NewConduct HearingSworn Complaints, presiding officer, hearings, conduct hearingsMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.65NewRule on Evidentiary MattersSworn Complaints, presiding officer, hearings, rule on evidentiary mattersMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.66NewSign OrdersSworn Complaints, presiding officer, sign ordersMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.71NewNotice of Preliminary Review HearingSworn Complaints, preliminary review hearings, noticeMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.72NewPreliminary Review HearingsSworn Complaints, preliminary review hearingsMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.81NewOrder of Formal HearingSworn Complaints, formal hearing, orderMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.82NewNotice of Formal HearingSworn Complaints, formal hearing, noticeMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.83NewFormal Hearing: VenueSworn Complaints, formal hearing, venueMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.84NewPresentation by PartiesSworn Complaints, formal hearing, presentation by partiesMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.85NewRules of EvidenceSworn Complaints, formal hearing, rules of evidenceMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.86NewNumbering of ExhibitsSworn Complaints, formal hearing, numbering exhibitsMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.91NewAgreed ResolutionsSworn Complaints, resolutions, agreed resolutionsMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.92NewResolution of Technical or De Minimis ViolationsSworn Complaints, resolutions, technical, de minimis violationsMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.93NewDefault ProceedingsSworn Complaints, resolutions, default proceedingsMar. 2024Withdrawn–
12.94NewFinal Orders after Formal HearingsSworn Complaints, resolutions, final orders, formal hearingsMar. 2024Withdrawn–
26.1AmendmentDisclosure StatementPolitical advertising, disclosure statement, post, re-post, considerationMar. 2024June 2024Aug. 8, 2024
6.1AmendmentDefinitionsTEC, organization, administration, definitionJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
6.5RepealAuthority to Adopt RulesRules, adopt, authorityJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
6.7RepealActions That Require Six VotesCommissioners, actions, votesJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
6.9AmendmentComputation of TimeTEC, organization, administration, time, computationJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
6.21AmendmentOfficers of the CommissionTEC, organization, administration, officers, commissioners, chair, vice chairJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
6.23AmendmentCommission StaffTEC, organization, administration, executive director, general counselJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
6.31RepealQuorumCommissioners, meetings, quorumJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
6.33RepealFrequency of meetingsCommissioners, meetings, frequencyJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
6.35AmendmentCalled MeetingsTEC, organization, administration, Commission meetingJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
6.39AmendmentMeeting AgendaTEC, organization, administration, Commission meetings, agenda, presiding officerJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
6.43AmendmentSpeakers Addressing The CommissionTEC, organization, administration, Commission meetings, speaking at meetingJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
6.45AmendmentOrder and Conduct of Commission MeetingTEC, organization, administration, Commission meetings, order, conductJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
6.47AmendmentRecording of Meeting; MinutesTEC, organization, administration, Commission meetings, recording, meeting minutesJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.1NewNoticeSworn Complaints, noticeJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.2NewRepresentation by CounselSworn Complaints, representation by counselJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.3NewEx Parte CommunicationsSworn Complaints, ex parte communicationsJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.4NewAgreements to be in WritingSworn Complaints, agreements, writingJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.11NewDeadline For Filing a ComplaintSworn Complaints, filing complaint, deadlineJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.12NewFile Date for a ComplaintSworn Complaints, file dateJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.13NewDescription of ViolationSworn Complaints, filing complaint, description of violationJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.14NewStatement of FactSworn Complaints, filing complaint, statement of factJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.15NewCommission Initiated ComplaintSworn Complaints, commission initiatedJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.21NewResponse to Notice of ComplaintSworn Complaints, responseJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.22NewWritten QuestionsSworn Complaints, respondent, written questionsJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.23NewProduction of Documents During Preliminary ReviewSworn Complaints, respondent, production of documents, preliminary reviewJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.24NewProposed Settlement Before Preliminary Review HearingSworn Complaints, settlement, propose, preliminary review hearingJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.25NewSubpoenas Issued by CommissionSworn Complaints, subpoenas, commissionJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.26NewSubpoenas Issued by Counsel for the RespondentSworn Complaints, subpoenas, respondent, counselJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.31NewPurpose and Effect of MotionsSworn Complaints, motions, purpose, effectJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.32NewRequired Form ofSworn Complaints, motions, formJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.33NewCertificate of ConferenceSworn Complaints, motions, certificate of conferenceJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.34NewMotion DeadlinesSworn Complaints, motions, deadlinesJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.35NewMethod of FilingSworn Complaints, motions, method of filingJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.36NewService of DocumentsSworn Complaints, pleadings, motions, serviceJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.37NewNon-conforming DocumentsSworn Complaints, pleadings, motions, non- conforming documentsJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.38NewAmended and Supplemental FilingsSworn Complaints, pleadings, motions, amended filings, supplemental filingsJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.39NewApplication of this SubchapterSworn Complaints, pleadings, motions, application of subchapterJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.41NewMotion to Extend TimeSworn Complaints, motions, motion to extend timeJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.42NewMotion for ContinuanceSworn Complaints, motions, motion for continuanceJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.43NewMotion to DismissSworn Complaints, motions, motion to dismissJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.45NewMotion for Summary JudgmentSworn Complaints, motions, motion for summary judgmentJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.45NewMotion for SanctionsSworn Complaints, motions, motion for sanctionsJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.51NewConduct and DecorumSworn Complaints, hearings, conduct, decorumJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.52NewDeliberationsSworn Complaints, hearings, deliberationsJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.53NewRecord of RulingsSworn Complaints, hearings, record of rulingsJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.61NewSelection and Delegation of Presiding OfficerSworn Complaints, presiding officer, selection, delegationJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.62NewSet HearingsSworn Complaints, presiding officer, hearings, set hearingsJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.63NewConsolidate or Sever Matters for HearingSworn Complaints, presiding officer, hearings, consolidate or sever mattersJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.64NewConduct HearingSworn Complaints, presiding officer, hearings, conduct hearingsJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.65NewRule on Evidentiary MattersSworn Complaints, presiding officer, hearings, rule on evidentiary mattersJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.66NewSign OrdersSworn Complaints, presiding officer, sign ordersJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.71NewNotice of Preliminary Review HearingSworn Complaints, preliminary review hearings, noticeJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.72NewPreliminary Review HearingsSworn Complaints, preliminary review hearingsJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.81NewOrder of Formal HearingSworn Complaints, formal hearing, orderJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.82NewNotice of Formal HearingSworn Complaints, formal hearing, noticeJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.83NewFormal Hearing: VenueSworn Complaints, formal hearing, venueJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.84NewPresentation by PartiesSworn Complaints, formal hearing, presentation by partiesJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.85NewRules of EvidenceSworn Complaints, formal hearing, rules of evidenceJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.86NewNumbering of ExhibitsSworn Complaints, formal hearing, numbering exhibitsJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.91NewAgreed ResolutionsSworn Complaints, resolutions, agreed resolutionsJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.92NewResolution of Technical or De Minimis ViolationsSworn Complaints, resolutions, technical, de minimis violationsJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.93NewDefault ProceedingsSworn Complaints, resolutions, default proceedingsJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
12.94NewFinal Orders after Formal HearingsSworn Complaints, resolutions, final orders, formal hearingsJune 2024Sept. 2024Oct. 27, 2024
18.31AmendmentAdjustments to Reporting ThresholdsReporting thresholds, adjustments, campaign finance, personal financial disclosure, lobbyingJune 2024Sept. 2024Jan. 1, 2025
13.1EmergencyReferrals to Prosecuting AttorneysSworn Complaints, criminal violations; criminal referrals; prosecuting attorneySept. 2024Sept. 2024Sept. 25, 2024
40.2AmendmentDisclosure of Financial ActivityPersonal financial statement, financial activity, spouse, dependent child, factual controlSept. 2024Dec. 2024Jan. 12, 2025
40.3NewPFS Required for Each Year of ServicePersonal financial statement, requiredSept. 2024Dec. 2024Jan. 12, 2025
40.5NewAssets and Liabilities of Business AssociationsPersonal financial statement, business associations, assets, liabilitiesSept. 2024Withdrawn–
40.9NewExchange Traded Funds and Real Estate Investment TrustsPersonal financial statement, exchange traded funds, ETFs, Real Estate Investment Trusts, REITsSept. 2024Dec. 2024Jan. 12, 2025
40.11AmendmentPublicly Traded Corporation as Source of IncomePersonal financial statement, corporation, publicly traded, incomeSept. 2024Dec. 2024Jan. 12, 2025
40.13NewBeneficial Interest in Real Property Includes Real Property Held in a TrustPersonal financial statement, real property, beneficial interest, trustSept. 2024Dec. 2024Jan. 12, 2025
40.15NewIdentification of the Source of Rents Derived from Rental PropertyPersonal financial statement, rental property, sourceSept. 2024Dec. 2024–
50.1AmendmentLegislative Per DiemLegislators, Per DiemSept. 2024WithdrawnApril 30, 2025
8.3AmendmentSubject of an Advisory OpinionsAdvisory opinion, request, subjectDec. 2024Mar. 2025April 30, 2025
8.5AmendmentPersons Eligible to Receive an Advisory OpinionAdvisory opinion, request, persons eligible to receiveDec. 2024Mar. 2025April 30, 2025
8.11AmendmentReview and Processing of a RequestAdvisory opinion, request, review, processingDec. 2024Mar. 2025April 30, 2025
8.17RepealRequest Answered by Written ResponseAdvisory opinion, request, written responseDec. 2024Mar. 2025April 30, 2025
8.18AmendmentNo Defense to Prosecution or Civil PenaltyAdvisory opinion, request, defense to prosecution, defense to civil penaltyDec. 2024Mar. 2025April 30, 2025
8.21AmendmentCompilation of Advisory OpinionsAdvisory opinion, request, compilationDec. 2024Mar. 2025April 30, 2025
13.1NewReferrals to Prosecuting AttorneysSworn Complaints, criminal violations; criminal referrals; prosecuting attorneyDec. 2024Mar. 2025April 30, 2025
20.1(17)AmendmentDefinitionsCampaign finance, definitions, political committees, principal purposeDec. 2024PendingPending

Rules Proposed in 2023

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RuleTypeRule TitleKeywordsMeeting
Proposed		Meeting
Adopted		Effective
Date
18.13AmendmentFine for a Late ReportCampaign finance report, late report, speaker candidateFeb. 2023June 20238-23-23
18.21AmendmentJurisdiction to Consider Waiver RequestCampaign finance report, late report, waiver request, jurisdictionFeb. 2023June 20231-1-24
18.23RepealAdministrative Waiver of Statutory Civil PenaltiesCampaign finance report, late report, waiver, reduction of civil penaltyFeb. 2023June 20231-1-24
18.24AmendmentGeneral Guidelines for Administrative Waiver or Reduction of Statutory Civil PenaltiesCampaign finance report, late report, waiver, reduction of civil penaltyFeb. 2023June 20231-1-24
18.25AmendmentAdministrative Waiver or Reduction of Certain Statutory Civil PenaltiesCampaign finance report, late report, waiver, reduction of civil penaltyFeb. 2023June 20231-1-24
18.26AmendmentAdministrative Waiver or Reduction of Other Statutory Civil Penalties in Excess of $500Campaign finance report, late report, waiver, reduction of civil penalty, over $500Dec. 2022June 20231-1-24
22.37NewVirtual Currency ContributionsVirtual currency, cryptocurrency, contributions, campaign finance reportFeb. 2023June 20238-23-23
28.3RepealTermination of CandidacySpeaker candidate, candidacy, terminationFeb. 2023June 20238-23-23
40.3NewRedaction of Home AddressesCampaign finance report, home address, redactionFeb. 2023Withdrawn–
18.31AmendmentAdjustments to Reporting ThresholdsReporting thresholds, adjustments, campaign finance, personal financial 18.26disclosure, lobbyingJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.62AmendmentReporting Staff ReimbursementCampaign finance report, staff reimbursement, expenditures, personal fundsJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.65AmendmentReporting No ActivityCampaign finance report, no activityJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.217AmendmentModified ReportingCampaign treasurer appointment, candidates, modified reporting, pre- election reports, runoff reportsJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.219AmendmentContents of Candidate’s Sworn Report of Contributions and ExpendituresCandidate, campaign finance report, contributions, expendituresJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.220AmendmentAdditional Disclosure for the Texas Comptroller of Public AccountsComptroller, SPAC, vendor, contributionsJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.221AmendmentSpecial Pre-Election Report by Certain CandidatesCandidates, special pre- election reports, daily reports, contributionsJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.275AmendmentException from Filing Requirement for Certain Local OfficeholdersLocal officeholder, campaign finance report, contributions, expendituresJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.279AmendmentContents of Officeholder’s Sworn Report of Contributions and ExpendituresOfficeholder, campaign finance report, contributions, expendituresJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.301AmendmentThresholds for Campaign Treasurer AppointmentSPAC, specific- purpose political action committee, treasurer appointment, contributions, expendituresJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.303AmendmentAppointment of a Campaign TreasurerSPAC, specific- purpose political action committee, treasurer appointmentJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.313AmendmentConverting to a General-Purpose CommitteeSPAC, specific- purpose political action committee, GPAC, general- purpose political action committee, converting, conversionJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.329AmendmentModified ReportingSPAC, specific purpose political action committee, modified reporting, contributions, expendituresJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.331AmendmentSpecial Pre-Election Report by Certain Specific-Purpose CommitteesSpecial pre- election reports, daily reports, SPAC, specific purpose political action committee, contributionsJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.333AmendmentThresholds for Appointment of Campaign Treasurer by a General- Purpose CommitteeGPAC, general purpose political action committee, treasurer appointment, contributions, expendituresJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.401AmendmentCampaign Treasurer Appointment for a General-Purpose Political CommitteeGPAC, general purpose political action committee, treasurer appointmentJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.405AmendmentModified ReportingSPAC, specific purpose political action committee, modified reporting, contributions, expendituresJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.431AmendmentMonthly ReportingGPAC, general- purpose political action committee, modified reporting, monthly reporting, contributions, expendituresJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.433AmendmentContents of General- Purpose Committee Sworn Report of Contributions and ExpendituresGPAC, general- purpose political action committee, campaign finance report, contributions, expendituresJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.434AmendmentAlternate Reporting Requirements for General-Purpose CommitteesGPAC, general purpose political action committee, monthly filing, MPAC, alternate reporting requirements, contributions maintainedJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.435AmendmentSpecial Pre-Election Report by Certain General-Purpose CommitteesSpecial pre- election reports, daily reports, GPAC, general purpose political action committee, contributions, expendituresJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.553AmendmentCampaign Treasurer Appointment Not Required for County Executive Committee Accepting Contributions or Making Expenditures under Certain AmountCounty executive committee, CEC, campaign treasurer appointment, contributions expenditures, under thresholdJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
20.555AmendmentCounty Executive Committee Accepting Contributions or Making Expenditures that Exceed Certain AmountCounty executive committee, CEC, campaign treasurer appointment, contributions expenditures, exceed thresholdJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
22.1AmendmentCertain Campaign Treasurer Appointments Required before Political Activity BeginsCounty executive committee, CEC, campaign treasurer appointment, contributions expenditures, exceed thresholdJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
22.6AmendmentReporting Direct Campaign ExpendituresDirect campaign expenditures, campaign finance report, personJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
22.7AmendmentContribution from Out-of-State CommitteeOut-of-state committee, contributions, candidate, officeholder, political committeeJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
34.41AmendmentExpenditure ThresholdLobbyist, expenditure threshold, registrationJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
34.43AmendmentCompensation and Reimbursement ThresholdLobbyist, expenditure threshold, registrationJune 2023Sept. 20231-8-24
18.10AmendmentGuidelines for Substantial Compliance for a Corrected/Amended 8-day Pre-election Report8-day pre- election reports, corrected reports, amended reports, substantial compliance, late finesSept. 2023Dec. 20231-8-24
18.11RepealGuidelines for Waiver or Reduction of a Late Fine for a Corrected/Amended 8-day Pre-election Report8-day pre- election reports, corrected reports, amended reports, substantial compliance, late finesSept. 2023Dec. 20231-8-24

Rules Proposed in 2022

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RuleTypeRule TitleKeywordsMeeting
Proposed		Meeting
Adopted		Effective
Date
22.37NewCryptocurrency ContributionsContributions, cryptocurrency, reportingFeb. 2022Withdrawn–
8.11AmendmentReview and Processing of a RequestAdvisory Opinions, request, review, processingMay 2022Sept. 202210-20-22
18.31AmendmentAdjustments to Reporting ThresholdsReporting thresholds, adjustments, campaign finance, personal financial disclosure, lobbyingMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.62AmendmentReporting Staff ReimbursementCampaign finance report, staff reimbursement, expenditures, personal fundsMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.65AmendmentReporting No ActivityCampaign finance report, no activityMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.217AmendmentModified ReportingCampaign treasurer appointment, candidates, modified reporting, pre- election reports, runoff reportsMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.219AmendmentContents of Candidate’s Sworn Report of Contributions and ExpendituresCandidate, campaign finance report, contributions, expendituresMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.220AmendmentAdditional Disclosure for the Texas Comptroller of Public AccountsComptroller, SPAC, vendor, contributionsMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.221AmendmentSpecial Pre-Election Report by Certain CandidatesCandidates, special pre- election reports, daily reports, contributionsMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.275AmendmentException from Filing Requirement for Certain Local OfficeholdersLocal officeholder, campaign finance report, contributions, expendituresMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.279AmendmentContents of Officeholder’s Sworn Report of Contributions and ExpendituresOfficeholder, campaign finance report, contributions, expendituresMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.301AmendmentAmendmentThresholds for Campaign Treasurer AppointmentMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.303AmendmentAmendmentAppointment of a Campaign TreasurerMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.313AmendmentAmendmentConverting to a General-Purpose CommitteeMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.329AmendmentModified ReportingSPAC, specific purpose political action committee, modified reporting, contributions, expendituresMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.331AmendmentSpecial Pre-Election Report by Certain Specific-Purpose CommitteesSpecial pre- election reports, daily reports, SPAC, specific purpose political action committee, contributionsMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.333AmendmentThresholds for Appointment of Campaign Treasurer by a General- Purpose CommitteeGPAC, general purpose political action committee, treasurer appointment, contributions, expendituresMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.401AmendmentCampaign Treasurer Appointment for a General-Purpose Political CommitteeGPAC, general purpose political action committee, treasurer appointmentMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.405AmendmentModified ReportingSPAC, specific purpose political action committee, modified reporting, contributions, expendituresMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.431AmendmentMonthly ReportingGPAC, general- purpose political action committee, modified reporting, monthly reporting, contributions, expendituresMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.433AmendmentContents of General- Purpose Committee Sworn Report of Contributions and ExpendituresGPAC, general- purpose political action committee, campaign finance report, contributions, expendituresMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.434AmendmentAlternate Reporting Requirements for General-Purpose CommitteesGPAC, general purpose political action committee, monthly filing, MPAC, alternate reporting requirements, contributions maintainedMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.435AmendmentSpecial Pre-Election Report by Certain General-Purpose CommitteesSpecial pre- election reports, daily reports, GPAC, general purpose political action committee, contributions, expendituresMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.553AmendmentCampaign Treasurer Appointment Not Required for County Executive Committee Accepting Contributions or Making Expenditures under Certain AmountCounty executive committee, CEC, campaign treasurer appointment, contributions expenditures, under thresholdMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
20.555AmendmentCounty Executive Committee Accepting Contributions or Making Expenditures that Exceed Certain AmountCounty executive committee, CEC, campaign treasurer appointment, contributions expenditures, exceed thresholdMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
22.1AmendmentCertain Campaign Treasurer Appointments Required before Political Activity BeginsCounty executive committee, CEC, campaign treasurer appointment, contributions expenditures, exceed thresholdMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
22.6AmendmentReporting Direct Campaign ExpendituresDirect campaign expenditures, campaign finance report, personMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
22.7AmendmentContribution from Out-of-State CommitteeOut-of-state committee, contributions, candidate, officeholder, political committeeMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
22.37NewCryptocurrency ContributionsContributions, cryptocurrency, reportingJune 2022Withdrawn–
34.41AmendmentExpenditure ThresholdLobbyist, expenditure threshold, registrationMay 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
34.43AmendmentCompensation and Reimbursement ThresholdLobbyist, expenditure threshold, registrationJune 2022Sept. 20221-1-23
22.37NewCryptocurrency ContributionsContributions, cryptocurrency, reportingSept. 2022Withdrawn–
50.1AmendmentLegislative Per DiemLegislators, per diemSept. 2022Withdrawn–
18.21AmendmentJurisdiction to Consider Waiver RequestCampaign finance report, late report, waiver request, jurisdictionDec. 2022Withdrawn–
18.23RepealAdministrative Waiver of Statutory Civil PenaltiesCampaign finance report, late report, waiver, reduction of civil penaltyDec. 2022Withdrawn–
18.24AmendmentGeneral Guidelines for Administrative Waiver or Reduction of Statutory Civil PenaltiesCampaign finance report, late report, waiver, reduction of civil penaltyDec. 2022Withdrawn–
18.25AmendmentAdministrative Waiver or Reduction of Certain Statutory Civil PenaltiesCampaign finance report, late report, waiver, reduction of civil penaltyDec. 2022Withdrawn–
18.26AmendmentAdministrative Waiver or Reduction of Other Statutory Civil Penalties in Excess of $500Campaign finance report, late report, waiver, reduction of civil penalty, over $500Dec. 2022Withdrawn–

Rules Proposed in 2021

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RuleTypeRule TitleKeywordsMeeting
Proposed		Meeting
Adopted		Effective
Date
18.23AmendmentAdministrative Waive of FineReports, Late Reports, WaiverMarch 2021June 20217-6-21
18.24AmendmentGeneral Guidelines for Other Administrative Waiver or Reduction of Statutory Civil PenaltiesReports, late reports, waiver, appeals, civil penaltiesMarch 2021June 20217-6-21
18.25AmendmentAdministrative Waiver or Reduction of Certain Statutory Civil PenaltiesReports, late reports, waiver, appeals, civil penalties March 2021June 20217-6-21
18.26AmendmentAdministrative Waiver or Reduction of Other Statutory Civil Penalties in Excess of $500Reports, late reports, waiver, appeals, civil penaltiesMarch 2021June 20217-6-21
20.1AmendmentDefinitionsPolitical advertising; text messagesMarch 2021June 20217-6-21
18.17AmendmentReports Must be FiledReports, deceased filers, incapacitated filersJune 2021Sept. 20219-22-21
34.82NewModified Reporting ThresholdLobbyists, Activity Reports, mass media communicationsJune 2021Sept. 20219-22-21
18.31AmendmentAdjustments to Reporting ThresholdsReporting thresholds, adjustments, campaign finance, personal financial disclosure, lobbyingSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.62AmendmentReporting Staff ReimbursementCampaign finance report, staff reimbursement, expenditures, personal fundsSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.65AmendmentReporting No ActivityCampaign finance report, no activitySept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.217AmendmentModified ReportingCampaign treasurer appointment, candidates, modified reporting, pre- election reports, runoff reportsSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.220AmendmentAdditional Disclosure for the Texas Comptroller of Public AccountsComptroller, SPAC, vendor, contributionsSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.221AmendmentSpecial Pre-Election Report by Certain CandidatesSpecial pre- election reports, daily reports, candidates, contributionsSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.275AmendmentException from Filing Requirement for Certain Local OfficeholdersLocal officeholder, campaign finance report, contributions, expendituresSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.301AmendmentThresholds for Campaign Treasurer AppointmentSPAC, specific purpose political action committee, treasurer appointment, contributions, expendituresSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.303AmendmentAppointment of a Campaign TreasurerSPAC, specific purpose political action committee, treasurer appointmentSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.313AmendmentConverting to a General-Purpose CommitteeSPAC, specific purpose political action committee, GPAC, general purpose political action committee, converting, conversionSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.329AmendmentModified ReportingSPAC, specific purpose political action committee, modified reporting, contributions, expendituresSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.333AmendmentSpecial Pre-Election Report by Certain Specific-Purpose CommitteesSpecial pre- election reports, daily reports, SPAC, specific purpose political action committee, contributionsSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.401AmendmentThresholds for Appointment of Campaign Treasurer by a General- Purpose CommitteeGPAC, general purpose political action committee, treasurer appointment, contributions, expendituresSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.405AmendmentCampaign Treasurer Appointment for a General-Purpose Political CommitteeGPAC, general purpose political action committee, treasurer appointmentSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.434AmendmentAlternate Reporting Requirements for General-Purpose CommitteesGPAC, general purpose political action committee, monthly filing, MPAC, alternate reporting requirements, contributions maintainedSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.435AmendmentSpecial Pre-Election Report by Certain General-Purpose CommitteesSpecial pre- election reports, daily reports, GPAC, general purpose political action committee, contributions, expendituresSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.553AmendmentCampaign Treasurer Appointment Not Required for County Executive Committee Accepting Contributions or Making Expenditures under Certain AmountCounty executive committee, CEC, campaign treasurer appointment, contributions expenditures, under thresholdSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
20.555AmendmentCounty Executive Committee Accepting Contributions or Making Expenditures that Exceed Certain AmountCounty executive committee, CEC, campaign treasurer appointment, contributions expenditures, exceed thresholdSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
22.1AmendmentCertain Campaign Treasurer Appointments Required before Political Activity BeginsCounty executive committee, CEC, campaign treasurer appointment, contributions expenditures, exceed thresholdSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
22.7AmendmentContribution from Out-of-State CommitteeOut-of-state committee, contributions, candidate, officeholder, political committeeSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
22.37NewCryptocurrency ContributionsContributions, cryptocurrency, reportingSept. 2021Withdrawn–
34.41AmendmentExpenditure ThresholdLobbyist, expenditure threshold, registrationSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
34.43AmendmentCompensation and Reimbursement ThresholdLobbyist, expenditure threshold, registrationSept. 2021Dec. 20211-4-22
22.37NewCryptocurrency ContributionsContributions, cryptocurrency, reportingDec. 2021Withdrawn–