EAO-414 Whether a district judge who ran for a nonjudicial office in November 1998 may currently accept campaign contributions to pay expenses in connection with an unsuccessful campaign for a nonjudicial office. (AOR-457)

Summary The restrictions in Election Code section 253.153 do not apply to contributions made to a candidate to cover expenses in connection with an unsuccessful 1998 race for a nonjudicial office, even if the candidate currently holds one of the judicial offices listed in Election Code section 253.151.

EAO-415 Whether an officeholder is required to report a reception in the officeholder's honor as a gift on his personal financial disclosure statement. (AOR-458)

Summary A reception to honor a state officer is a "gift" for purposes of Government Code section 572.023(b)(7) and is reportable on the state officer's personal financial statement unless an exception provided by section 572.023(b)(7) applies.

TRD-9903112

Tom Harrison

Executive Director

Texas Ethics Commission

Filed: May 26, 1999