Note: This information has not been updated in several years and may not be fully current. Please consult the office of the Texas Secretary of State and/or the relevant sections of the Texas Election Code before taking actions with potential legal consequences. Note that there are substantial differences in the Election Code requirements for "major" and "minor" parties and that the Code is not always clearly organized, creating potential for confusion.

What You Need To Know

Effective September 1, 1999
Revised July 28, 1999

The Texas Election Law requires certain disclosures and notices on political advertising. The law also prohibits certain types of misrepresentation in political advertising and campaign communications. This guide explains what you need to know to insure that your political advertising and campaign communications comply with the law.