Texas § EL.253.131 - LIABILITY TO CANDIDATES
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§ EL.253.131. LIABILITY TO CANDIDATES
LIABILITY TO CANDIDATES. (a) A person who knowingly makes or accepts a campaign contribution or makes a campaign expenditure in violation of this chapter is liable for damages as provided by this section. (b) If the contribution or expenditure is in support of a candidate, each opposing candidate whose name appears on the ballot is entitled to recover damages under this section. (c) If the contribution or expenditure is in opposition to a candidate, the candidate is entitled to recover damages under this section. (d) In this section, "damages" means: (1) twice the value of the unlawful contribution or expenditure; and (2) reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the suit. (e) Reasonable attorney's fees incurred in the suit may be awarded to the defendant if judgment is rendered in the defendant's favor. Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 899, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
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Section EL.253.131 ("LIABILITY TO CANDIDATES") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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