The Conroe Independent School District (CISD) in Texas has seen a surge in political activity in recent years. In 2020, a Political Action Committee (PAC) supported more than two dozen candidates running against the CISD in local school board elections. Out of these, more than half of them emerged victorious. This year, the PAC chose five candidates for the board of trustees of the Leander Independent School District in the Austin area, but only three of them won the election for the board of the Conroe Independent School District. When it comes to political donations during Conroe Texas elections, there are certain restrictions that must be followed.
A political committee cannot knowingly make or authorize a campaign contribution or expenditure to support or oppose a candidate for an office specified in Section 252.005 (in a primary or general election), unless the appointment of the committee's campaign treasurer was submitted no later than 30 days before the corresponding election day. Limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, limited partnerships, or any other form of business entity cannot make political contributions in connection with local and Texas elections if the entity is corporately owned. This subchapter applies only to companies that are organized under the Texas Business Companies Act, the Texas For-Profit Companies Act, the Texas Nonprofit Companies Act, federal law, or the law of another state or nation. Corporations (including nonprofit corporations) and labor organizations also cannot make political contributions in connection with local and Texas elections. It is important to note that these restrictions apply only to political donations made during Conroe Texas elections and not to other forms of political activity such as protests, rallies, and other forms of advocacy. In conclusion, it is essential to be aware of the rules surrounding political donations during Conroe Texas elections.
It is also important to remember that these restrictions do not apply to other forms of political activity such as protests and rallies.