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Tex. Elec. Code § 253.096 (2026)

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Sec. 253.096. CONTRIBUTION ON MEASURE. A corporation or labor organization may make campaign contributions from its own property in connection with an election on a measure only to a political committee for supporting or opposing measures exclusively.

Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 899, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases, 2008–2017 · leading case: Ex parte Ellis, 309 S.W.3d 71 (Tex. Crim. App. 2010).
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Ex parte Ellis, 309 S.W.3d 71 (Tex. Crim. App. 2010). · cites it 2× “Tex. Election Code, § 253.096. 124 . Id., § 253.”
Cook v. Tom Brown Ministries, 385 S.W.3d 592 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2012). · cites it 4× “Tex. Elec. Code Ann. § 253.096 (West 2010).”
Ex parte Ellis, 279 S.W.3d 1 (Tex. App.—Austin 2009). · cites it 2× “Tex. Elec. Code Ann. § 253.096 . Here, whether the corporations intended the contributions to be for specific candidates or for the support or opposition of a measure is a question of fact — and therefore, an issue of evidence and proof — as are the nature of the circumstances…”
King Street Patriots v. Texas Democratic Party Gilberto Hinojosa, 521 S.W.3d 729 (Tex. 2017). “In support of this proposition, TDP cites Tex. Elec. Code § 253.096, which states, "A corporation or labor organization may make campaign contributions from its own property in connection with an election on a measure only to a political committee for supporting or opposing…”
Ex parte Ellis, 275 S.W.3d 74 (Tex. App.—Austin 2008). “Tex. Elec. Code Ann. § 253.096 . Here, whether the corporations intended the contributions to be for specific candidates or for the support or opposition of a measure is a question of fact — and therefore, an issue of evidence and proof — as are the nature of the circumstances…”
Jt. Heirs Fellowship Church v. Ashley, 45 F. Supp. 3d 597 (S.D. Tex. 2014). · cites it 7× “” 70 Tex. Elec.Code Ann. § 253.096 (West 2012).”
John F. Cook v. Tom Brown Ministries, No. 08-11-00367-CV (Tex. App.—El Paso Feb. 17, 2012). · cites it 5× “TEX. ELEC. CODE ANN. § 253.094(b) (West Supp.”
Ellis, Ex Parte James W., No. PD-0530-09 (Tex. Crim. App. Apr. 28, 2010). · cites it 2× “Tex. Election Code, § 253.096. 124. Id. ; § 253.”
Colyandro, Ex Parte John D., No. PD-0533-09 (Tex. Crim. App. Apr. 28, 2010). · cites it 2× “Tex. Election Code, § 253.096. 124. Id. ; § 253.”
Ex parte John Dominick Colyandro, No. 03-05-00602-CR (Tex. App.—Austin Aug. 22, 2008). “Tex. Elec. Code Ann. § 253.096 . Here, whether the corporations intended the contributions to be for specific candidates or for the support or opposition of a measure is a question of fact—and therefore, an issue of evidence and proof—as are the nature of the circumstances…”
Ex parte John Dominick Colyandro, No. 03-05-00598-CR (Tex. App.—Austin Aug. 22, 2008). “Tex. Elec. Code Ann. § 253.096 . Here, whether the corporations intended the contributions to be for specific candidates or for the support or opposition of a measure is a question of fact--and therefore, an issue of evidence and proof--as are the nature of the circumstances…”
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