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Section 260.005 – Definitions.

As used in this chapter: (1)(a) “Candidate” means: (A) An individual whose name is printed on a ballot, for whom a declaration of candidacy, nominating petition or certificate of nomination to public office has been filed or whose name is expected to be or has been presented, with the individual’s consent, for nomination or election […]

Section 260.007 – Exclusions from definitions of “contribution” and “expenditure.”

As used in this chapter, “contribute,” “contribution,” “expend” or “expenditure” does not include: (1) Any written news story, commentary or editorial distributed through the facilities of any broadcasting station, newspaper, magazine or other regularly published publication, unless a political committee owns the facility. (2) An individual’s use of the individual’s own personal residence, including a […]