TITLE 1. ADMINISTRATION

PART 2. TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION

CHAPTER 12. SWORN COMPLAINTS

SUBCHAPTER G. OTHER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS

The Texas Ethics Commission (The Commission) adopts a new rule in Texas Ethics Commission Rules in Chapter 12 (relating to Sworn Complaints). Specifically, the Commission adopts §12.100 to create a new subchapter regarding Informal Notice of Apparent Violation. This rule is adopted without changes to §12.100 of the proposed text as published in the June 19, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 3957). The rule will not be republished.

The Commission did not receive any public comments on this rule.

The rule is adopted under Texas Government Code §571.062, which authorizes the Commission to adopt rules to administer Chapter 571 of the Government Code.

The adopted new rule affects Subchapter E of Chapter 571 of the Government Code.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 16, 2026.

TRD-202604391

Amanda Arriaga

General Counsel

Texas Ethics Commission

Effective date: November 5, 2026

Proposal publication date: June 19, 2026

For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800

CHAPTER 16. FACIAL COMPLIANCE REVIEWS AND AUDITS

The Texas Ethics Commission (The Commission) adopts amendments to Texas Ethics Commission Rules in Chapter 16 (relating to Facial Compliance Reviews and Audits). Specifically, the Commission adopts amendments to §16.1 regarding Definitions; §16.3 regarding Corrected or Amended Report Filed During a Facial Compliance Review, Late fines; §16.4 regarding Additional Documents and Information Submitted in Response to a Facial Compliance Review; §16.5 Commission Initiated Preliminary Review or Audit Resulting from a Facial Compliance Review; §16.6 Notice of Audit Report; §16.7 Supporting Documentation in Response to Audit, Timeliness; §16.8 Complete Audit Report; §16.9 Representation by Attorney; §16.12 Facial Review of Total Amount of Political Contributions Maintained.

These amended rules are adopted without changes to §§16.1, 16.3 - 16.9 and 16.12 of the proposed text as published in the June 19, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 3958). The rules will not be republished.

The Commission did not receive any public comments on these amended rules.

The amended rules are adopted under Texas Government Code §571.062, which authorizes the commission to adopt rules to administer Chapter 571 of the Government Code.

The adopted amended rules affect Section 571.069 of the Government Code.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 16, 2026.

TRD-202604392

Amanda Arriaga

General Counsel

Texas Ethics Commission

Effective date: November 5, 2026

Proposal publication date: June 19, 2026

For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800

CHAPTER 18. GENERAL RULES CONCERNING REPORTS

The Texas Ethics Commission (The Commission) adopts amendments to Texas Ethics Commission Rules in Chapter 18 (relating to General Rules Concerning Reports). Specifically, the Commission adopts amendments to §18.31 regarding Adjustments to Reporting Thresholds. These amended rules are adopted without changes to §18.31 of the proposed text as published in the June 19, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 3960) and will not be republished.

The Commission did not receive any public comments on these amended rules.

The amended rules are adopted under Texas Government Code §571.062, which authorizes the Commission to adopt rules to administer Title 15 of the Election Code, and Texas Government Code §571.064.

The adopted amendments affect Title 15 of the Election Code.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 16, 2026.

TRD-202604393

Amanda Arriaga

General Counsel

Texas Ethics Commission

Effective date: January 1, 2027

Proposal publication date: June 19, 2026

For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800

CHAPTER 20. REPORTING CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES

The Texas Ethics Commission (The Commission) adopts amendments to Texas Ethics Commission Rules in Chapter 20 (relating to Reporting Contributions and Expenditures). Specifically, the Commission adopts amendments to §20.50 regarding Total Political Contributions Maintained; §20.211 regarding Reporting Pledges; §20.220 regarding Additional Disclosure for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts; §20.223 regarding Form and Contents of Special Pre-Election Report; §20.227 regarding Contents of Special Session Report; §20.235 regarding Contents of Annual Report; §20.343 regarding Contents of Dissolution Report; §20.577 regarding Reporting Schedule for a Candidate for State Chair; and §20.579 regarding Candidates for County Chair in Certain Counties. The Commission also adopts the amendment with changes to §20.213 regarding Reporting Loans.

These amended rules are adopted with changes to §20.213, this rule will be republished. Adopted without changes to §§20.50, 20.211, 20.220, 20.223, 20.227, 20.235, 20.343, 20.577 and 20.579 of the proposed text as published in the June 19, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 3961). These rules will not be republished.

The Commission did not receive any public comments on these amended rules.

SUBCHAPTER B. GENERAL REPORTING RULES

The amended rules are adopted under Texas Government Code §571.062, which authorizes the Commission to adopt rules to administer Title 15 of the Election Code and Chapter 571 of the Government Code.

The adopted amendments affect Title 15 of the Election Code.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 16, 2026.

TRD-202604404

Amanda Arriaga

General Counsel

Texas Ethics Commission

Effective date: November 5, 2026

Proposal publication date: June 19, 2026

For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800

SUBCHAPTER C. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The amended rules are adopted under Texas Government Code §571.062, which authorizes the Commission to adopt rules to administer Title 15 of the Election Code and Chapter 571 of the Government Code.

The adopted amendments affect Title 15 of the Election Code.

§20.213. Reporting Loans.

(a) Each report must include:

(b) For each person making a loan or loans to the candidate for campaign purposes if the total amount loaned by the person during the reporting period is more than the threshold amount:

(1) the full name of the person or financial institution making the loan;

(2) the address of the person or financial institution making the loan;

(3) the amount of the loan;

(4) the date of the loan;

(5) the interest rate;

(6) the maturity date;

(7) the collateral for the loan, if any; and

(8) if the loan has guarantors:

(A) the full name of each guarantor;

(B) the address of each guarantor;

(C) the principal occupation of each guarantor;

(D) the name of the employer of each guarantor; and

(E) the amount guaranteed by each guarantor.

(c) the total amount of loans accepted during the period for the threshold amount and less from persons other than financial institutions engaged in the business of making loans for more than one year, except for a loan reported under subsection (b) of this section.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 16, 2026.

TRD-202604405

Amanda Arriaga

General Counsel

Texas Ethics Commission

Effective date: November 5, 2026

Proposal publication date: June 19, 2026

For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800

SUBCHAPTER E. REPORTS BY A GENERAL-PURPOSE OR SPECIFIC-PURPOSE COMMITTEE

The amended rules are adopted under Texas Government Code §571.062, which authorizes the Commission to adopt rules to administer Title 15 of the Election Code and Chapter 571 of the Government Code.

The adopted amendments affect Title 15 of the Election Code.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 16, 2026.

TRD-202604407

Amanda Arriaga

General Counsel

Texas Ethics Commission

Effective date: November 5, 2026

Proposal publication date: June 19, 2026

For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800

SUBCHAPTER I. REPORTS BY A CANDIDATE OR A COMMITTEE SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING A CANDIDATE FOR STATE OR COUNTY PARTY CHAIR

The amended rules are adopted under Texas Government Code §571.062, which authorizes the Commission to adopt rules to administer Title 15 of the Election Code and Chapter 571 of the Government Code.

The adopted amendments affect Title 15 of the Election Code.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on October 16, 2026.

TRD-202604408

Amanda Arriaga

General Counsel

Texas Ethics Commission

Effective date: November 5, 2026

Proposal publication date: June 19, 2026

For further information, please call: (512) 463-5800