What is the limit on campaign donations in Texas?
253.033. CASH CONTRIBUTIONS EXCEEDING $100 PROHIBITED. (a) A candidate, officeholder, or specific-purpose committee may not knowingly accept from a contributor in a reporting period political contributions in cash that in the aggregate exceed $100.
Are campaign contributions public record?
The Political Reform Act requires candidates and committees to file campaign statements by specified deadlines disclosing contributions received and expenditures made. These documents are public and may be audited by the FPPC and FTB to ensure that voters are fully informed and improper practices prohibited.
What is contribution election?
A contribution is anything of value given, loaned or advanced to influence a federal election. Contributions count toward the threshold that determines whether an individual has qualified as a candidate under the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act).
Can political contributions be used for personal use?
Using campaign funds for personal use is prohibited. Commission regulations provide a test, called the “irrespective test,” to differentiate legitimate campaign and officeholder expenses from personal expenses.
What is the maximum you can donate to a presidential campaign?
Contribution limits for 2021-2022 federal elections
| Recipient | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate committee | ||
| Donor | Individual | $2,900* per election |
| Candidate committee | $2,000 per election | |
| PAC: multicandidate | $5,000 per election |
Can Texas corporations give money to candidates?
Campaigns may not accept contributions from the treasury funds of corporations, labor organizations or national banks. This prohibition applies to any incorporated organization, including a nonstock corporation, a trade association, an incorporated membership organization and an incorporated cooperative.
How much can you donate to a presidential candidate?
How much money can an individual donate to a presidential candidate?
Federal contribution limits
| DONORS | RECIPIENTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate Committee | National Party Committee | |
| Individual | $2,800 per election | $35,500 per year |
| Candidate Committee | $2,000 per election | Unlimited Transfers |
| PAC – Multicandidate | $5,000 per election | $15,000 per year |
Can a presidential candidate use his own money?
Using the personal funds of the candidate. When candidates use their personal funds for campaign purposes, they are making contributions to their campaigns. Unlike other contributions, these candidate contributions are not subject to any limits. They must, however, be reported.
How much money can a candidate donate to themselves?
Do you have to file a Texas campaign finance report electronically?
Most individuals or entities filing campaign finance reports with the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) are required to file reports electronically unless the individual or entity is eligible to claim a statutory exemption. See Who Has To File Electronically? for statutory exemption information.
What are the restrictions on contributions to a campaign?
Sec. 253.031. CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE WITHOUT CAMPAIGN TREASURER PROHIBITED. (a) A candidate may not knowingly accept a campaign contribution or make or authorize a campaign expenditure at a time when a campaign treasurer appointment for the candidate is not in effect.
Can a person knowingly accept a political contribution?
UNLAWFULLY MAKING OR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTION. (a) A person may not knowingly make a political contribution in violation of this chapter. (b) A person may not knowingly accept a political contribution the person knows to have been made in violation of this chapter.