Campaign Finance Information
Report Types
Several types of forms are filed in the county clerk's office:
| Form Name | Description | Time of Filing |
|---|---|---|
| CTA | Campaign treasurer appointment | Prior to receiving or expending campaign funds |
| ACTA | Amended campaign treasurer appointment | When a change in CTA information occurs |
| C/OH | Non-Judicial candidate / officeholder report of contributions and expenditures | January 15 and July 15 of each year; 30 days and 8 days prior to each election for which the candidate is on the ballot |
| JC/OH | Judicial candidate / officeholder report of contributions and expenditures | January 15 and July 15 of each year; 30 days and 8 days prior to each election for which the candidate is on the ballot |
| JDI | Judicial declaration of intent to comply with the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act | By a judicial candidate, prior to receiving or expending campaign funds |
| PFS | Personal financial disclosure statement | County court-at-law judges, probate judges, the county judge, county commissioners and the county attorney: April 30 of each year for officeholders; 40 days after the regular filing deadline for candidates and officeholders who are on the ballot. District judges: File with the Texas Ethics Commission Other county officials and executive managers: By Travis County Ethics Policy - February 28 of each year; 30 days after becoming a "candidate in fact." |
| CFCP | Code of fair campaign practices | optional |
| STA | Campaign treasurer appointment for a specific purpose action committee | Prior to receiving or expending campaign funds |
| ASTA | Amended campaign treasurer appointment for a specific purpose action committee | When a change in STA information occurs |
| SPAC | Specific purpose action committee report of contributions and expenditures | January 15 and July 15 of each year; 30 days and 8 days prior to each election for which the candidate or measure supported/opposed is on the ballot |
| JSPAC | Judicial specific purpose action committee report of contributions and expenditures | January 15 and July 15 of each year; 30 days and 8 days prior to each election for which the candidate or measure supported/opposed is on the ballot |
| Other | Miscellaneous filings | Relevant to circumstances of person/committee filing |
NOTE: Campaign finance filings are considered timely filed if the postmark date is the date of the deadline. Statewide candidates and officeholders file at the Texas Ethics Commission, 201 E 14th St, Sam Houston Building, Austin, Texas. For questions about the state law regarding Campaign Finance Filings, contact the Ethics Commission at 512.463.5800.
If you have questions about local campaign finance filings, contact the Travis County Clerk's Elections Division at (512) 854-4996, or visit our office at 5501 Airport Boulevard, Austin, Texas.
Last Modified: Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:53 AM
