The SOS shall refer any misuse or misappropriation of primary funds to the appropriate prosecuting authority for the enforcement of all civil and/or criminal penalties. Prosecuting authority includes but is not limited to Office of the Attorney General. Misuse of funds includes not complying with reporting requirements prescribed by the Texas Election Code or this title.

Source Note: The provisions of this §81.113 adopted to be effective December 13, 2009, 34 TexReg 8665; amended to be effective March 7, 2012, 37 TexReg 1483; amended to be effective November 9, 2015, 40 TexReg 7811; amended to be effective October 29, 2017, 42 TexReg 5853