Section 572.030 - Preparation and Mailing of Forms(a) The commission shall design forms that may be used for filing the financial statement under this subchapter.(b) The commission shall mail to each individual required to file under this subchapter a notice that: (1) states that the individual is required to file a financial statement under this subchapter;(2) identifies the filing dates for the financial statement as provided by Sections 572.026 and 572.027;(3) describes the manner in which the individual may obtain the financial statement forms and instructions from the commission's Internet website;(4) states that on request of the individual, the commission will mail to the individual a copy of the financial statement forms and instructions; and(5) states, if applicable, the fee for mailing the forms and instructions and the manner in which the individual may pay the fee.(c) The notice required by Subsection (b) must be mailed:(1) before the 30th day before the deadline for filing the financial statement under Section 572.026(a) or (c), except as otherwise provided by this subsection;(2) not later than the 15th day after the applicable deadline for filing an application for a place on the ballot or a declaration of write-in candidacy for candidates required to file under Section 572.027(a), (b), or (c);(3) not later than the seventh day after the date of appointment for individuals required to file under Section 572.026(b), or if the legislature is in session, sooner if possible; and(4) not later than the fifth day after the date the certificate of nomination is filed for candidates required to file under Section 574.027(d).(d) The commission shall mail a copy of the financial statement forms and instructions to an individual not later than the third business day after the date the commission receives the individual's request for the forms and instructions.(e) The commission may charge a fee for mailing the financial statement forms and instructions to an individual. The amount of the fee may not exceed the reasonable cost of producing and mailing the forms and instructions.Tex. Gov't. Code § 572.030
Amended By Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 299, Sec. 1, eff. 6/15/2007.Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1134, Sec. 14, eff. 9/1/1997.Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.