RETENTION NOTES: a) To avoid unnecessary repetition of the same retention period, the codes RP-1 and RP-2 will be used in the retention column of this schedule to indicate that the record is governed by the following minimum retention periods, as applicable:

RP-1: General, special, and primary elections that do not involve a federal office - 60 days after election day. [Tex. Election Code, 66.058(a)]

RP-2: General, special, and primary elections that do involve a federal office - 22 months after election day. [Tex. Election Code 66.058(g)]

If, at the expiration of the retention period for either type, an election contest or a criminal investigation or proceeding in connection with an election to which the records pertain is pending, the records must be preserved until the contest, investigation, or proceeding is completed and the judgement, if any, becomes final. (Tex. Election Code, 1.013)

A record whose retention period is given as RP-1 or RP-2 is exempt from the destruction request requirement.

b) AUTHORITY OF THIS SCHEDULE - This schedule applies to and is binding upon all officials or employees of a local government who have custody of or maintain records of elections or voter registration .

3125-01 CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS AND FILINGS.

a) Campaign contribution and expenditure statements (including annual reports of unexpended contributions). RETENTION: Date of filing + 2 years [Tex. Election Code, 254.040]

b) Designation of campaign treasurers. RETENTION: 2 years after appointment terminated [Tex. Election Code, 252.014]

3125-02 CANDIDACY APPLICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS.

a) Applications and any accompanying petitions for place on ballot, including any rejection notices and withdrawal of petition signature requests. RETENTION: Election day + 2 years [Tex. Election Code 141.036]