Judicial Candidates

The Judicial Campaign Fairness Act in title 15 of the Election Code places a number of restrictions on judges and judicial candidates. The Campaign Finance Guide for Judicial Candidates and Officeholders explains those restrictions.

Candidates subject to the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act may accept political contributions only during the time period set out in Election Code section 253.153.

Fundraising for 2012 Elections

Contribution and Expenditure Limits. For more information about contribution and expenditure limits see the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act.

Population of Judicial Districts.  Various limits in the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act are determined by reference to the judicial district.  The current population figures for judicial districts are available on the Texas Secretary of State's web site.