Sec. 257.002. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CORPORATE OR LABOR UNION CONTRIBUTIONS. (a) A political party that accepts a contribution authorized by Section 253.104 may use the contribution only to: (1) defray normal overhead and administrative or operating costs incurred by the party; or (2) administer a primary election or convention held by the party. (b) A political party that accepts contributions authorized by Section 253.104 shall maintain the contributions in a separate account. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 304, Sec. 5.19, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.