(a) A filer may ask the commission to waive or reduce a civil penalty determined by §§ 305.033(b) or 572.033(b) of the Government Code, or §254.042(b) of the Election Code by submitting a written request to the Commission.     
      (b) The commission will not consider a request under subsection (a) of this section unless the filer, not later than 60 days after the report or statement was due:      
        (1) submits the request in the manner prescribed by subsection (a) of this section;       
        (2) files all reports owed to the commission; and       
        (3) pays all outstanding civil penalties owed to the commission that are not subject to a pending request for waiver or appeal.       
      (c) Upon a showing of good cause, the executive director may extend the deadline in subsection (b) of this section.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §18.21 adopted to be effective January 1, 2024, 48 TexReg 6461