Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 2. ADMINISTRATION. |
Chapter 2-2. CAMPAIGN FINANCE. |
Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. |
§ 2-2-3. CONFORMITY WITH TEXAS ELECTION CODE.
(A)
Terms not defined in this chapter but defined in the Texas Election Code shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Texas Election Code.
(B)
The starting and ending dates of reporting periods and the due dates of contribution and expenditure reports for City elections shall continue to be governed by the Texas Election Code.
(C)
Under this chapter, candidates, officeholders, and political committees participating in City elections may be required to make additional disclosures, to file additional notices, and to comply with certain restrictions not set out in the Texas Election Code.
(D)
If there is a conflict between this chapter and the Texas Election Code or other state law, state law prevails. The requirements set out in this chapter are cumulative of those in the Texas Election Code, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit obligations imposed by the Texas Election Code.
Source: Ord. 20080925-079.