Revised Advisory Opinion Request

AOR-579 Revised. The Texas Ethics Commission has been asked to consider whether a federal principal campaign committee established to support a candidate for federal office located in Texas that makes a contribution to a state or local office is required to file a campaign treasurer appointment or campaign finance reports with the Texas Ethics Commission.

The Texas Ethics Commission is authorized by §571.091 of the Government Code to issue advisory opinions in regard to the following statutes: (1) Chapter 572, Government Code; (2) Chapter 302, Government Code; (3) Chapter 303, Government Code; (4) Chapter 305, Government Code; (5) Chapter 2004, Government Code; (6) Title 15, Election Code; (7) Chapter 159, Local Government Code; (8) Chapter 36, Penal Code; (9) Chapter 39, Penal Code; (10) §2152.064, Government Code; and (11) §2155.003, Government Code.

Questions on particular submissions should be addressed to the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711-2070, (512) 463-5800.

TRD-201301962

Natalia Ashley

Special Counsel

Texas Ethics Commission

Filed: May 14, 2013