Sec. 334.025. FALSE AND MISLEADING CAMPAIGN MATERIAL. (a) In this section, "campaign material" means a communication supporting or opposing the authorization of a venue project that: (1) in return for consideration, is published in a newspaper, magazine, or other periodical or is broadcast by radio or television; or (2) appears in a pamphlet, circular, flier, billboard or other sign, bumper sticker, or similar form of written communication. (b) A person may not print, broadcast, or publish, or cause to be printed, broadcast, or published, campaign material that contains false and misleading information. (c) An individual may file a complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission in accordance with Subchapter E , Chapter 571 , Government Code, alleging a violation of Subsection (b). The commission may impose a penalty in accordance with Chapter 571 , Government Code, if the commission determines that the campaign materials contain false and misleading information. (d) Notwithstanding any other law, the Texas Ethics Commission has jurisdiction to consider and investigate a complaint filed under this section and to impose a penalty.
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