The following term, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Candidate for state chair of a political party--A person who seeks election to serve as the chair of the state executive committee of a political party with a nominee on the ballot in the most recent gubernatorial general election. Candidacy may be evidenced by any one or more of the following actions:
  (1) declaring candidacy;
  (2) soliciting or accepting a campaign contribution or making or authorizing a campaign expenditure; or
  (3) appointing a campaign treasurer as a candidate for state chair.

Source Note: The provisions of this §20.571 adopted to be effective December 31, 1993, 18 TexReg 9742.