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BEFORE THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

In the Matter of

Texans for Tower andMrs. John Matthews

MUR 1003

CERTIFICATION

I, Marjorie W. Emmons, Secretary to the Federal

Election Commission, do hereby certify that on August 10,

1979, the Commission determined by a vote of 5-Oto adopt

the following recommendations, as set forth in the First

General Counsel's Report dated August 7, 1979, regarding

the above-captioned matter:

1. Take no further action in this matter.

2. Close the file.

Voting for this derermination were Commissioners

Friedersdorf, Harris, McGarry, Reiche, and Tiernan.

Attest:

&L/o- 2,9Date

Secretary to the Commission

Received in office of Commission Secretary: 8-7-79, 2:18Circulated on 48 hour vote basis: 8-8-79, 11:00

August 7, 1979

MEMORANDUM TO: Marge Emmons

FROM:. Elissa T. Garr

SUBJECT: MUR 1003

Please have the attached First General Counsel's Report

on MUR 1003 distributed to the Commission on a 48 hour

tally basis.

Thank you.

FEDERAL ELECTION COMM ION

FIRST GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT

DATE AND TIME OF TRANSMITTALBY OGC TO COMMISSION Ali(~ 7 1q7Q

MUR NO.____STAFF MEMBER(S) MUR 1003

Levin/Scal 1

SOURCE OF MUR: I N T

RESPONDENT'S NAME:

RELEVANT STATUTE:

INTERNAL REPORTS CHECKED:

-FEDERAL AGENCIES CHECKED:

ERNALLY GENE RATED

Texans for Tower and Mrs. John Matthews

2 U.S.C. S 441a

Public Records

None r'...

GENERATION OF MATTER

On 6 July, 1979, the Texans for Tower Committee (the Committee)referred to the Office of General Counsel by the Reports AnalysisDivision (RAD) for receipt of an excessive contribution in violation

_of 2 U.S.C. S 441a(a) (1) (A).

was

EVIDENCE

On their 30 Day Post-General Report, the Texans for Tower Committeedisclosed a $2,000 contribution on October 30, 1978 from Mrs. John

SMatthews, a private individual. A surface violation letter was sentNto the Committee on 1 March, 1979. On 15 March, 1979, the Commissionreceived a letter from John F. Davis, the Co=.mittee Treasurer. Mr. Davisadmitted the mistake and included a copy of a March 12, 1979 refundcheck for $1,000 which the Committee sent to the contributor. In ad-dition, Mr. Davis explained the Committee's failure to return theexcess amount earlier by stating that "... All of our inter-officepaper work was completed for the refund, (but) the refund check wasnever written." The refund was disclosed in the Committee's April 10,1979 report.

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LEGAL ANALYSIS

The excessive contribution was clearly made by Mrs. Matthewsand accepted by the Committee. Mitigating circumstances doexist though. The Committee treasurer indicated that thisexcessive contribution escaped scrutiny via inadvertance, butthe paperwork for the refund had been completed. In view ofthe steps taken on the Committees own initiative, and becausethe excess here was not great, the Commission should take nofurther action and close the file.

RECOMMENDATION

1. Take no further action in this matter.

2. Close file

Attachment

Referral from RAD

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REFER TO 3R UI7OVS ON REVERSE SIDE BEFORE EINC

DATE-

TO: OGC

THROUGH:

JREPORTS ANALYSIS REFERRAL S]F

7 ANALYST

TEAM CHIEF

STAFF DIRECTOR COMPLIANCE REVIEW

FROM: ASSISTANT STAFF DIRECTOR FOR REPORTS ANALYSIS

CANDIDATE/COMMITTEE:

Texans for TowerTREASURER:

John F. Davis, III

ADDRESS:P.O. Box 794Austin, TX 78767

AFFILIATE(S):.

ALLEGATION(S): CITE:

Receipt of an excessivecontribution from an individual

ATTACHMENT(S)

441a(a)(1 )(A)

MANNER IN WHICH REVIEW WAS INITIATED if other than normal review, AND DATE:

Normal review ATTACHMNENT

AREPORTS: All reports within the dates listed below have received initial basic review. For all reportsreviewed, see Attachment 1.

PERIOD COVERED FROM 10 /24/78 TO 11/27/78

TOTAL RECEIPTS S

CASH ON HAND S

514820

47683

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

DEBTS S.

5 704084 -

154434

HISTORY:

RESULTS OF REVIEW:

Surface Violation notice sent- 3/1/79on 30 Day Post-General report

COMMUNICATIONS WITH CANDIDATE/COMMITTEE:

A TTA CHMIENT

.3

A TTA CHMIENT

REASON(S) FOR REFERRAL:

Response received- 3/14/79- AdequateResponse received- 4/9/79- Adequate

OTHER PENDING ACTIONS INITAT ED BY RAD:

N/A

OTHER REL VAINT INFORMATION:

N4/A

A T7A CHMIENT

A TTA CHII EN T

RAD Fo= IA u .,-str 9 -S

Susan Weber 6oL4AJ-,Z

Suzanne WilsonWUJ&5Y

.,PiAjf

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VuW rifw. Uli I g an -i Zam PaetOAMI Of E£soalcn

Texas Society of CPA's Contribuetion Relfund

1111 w. mockingbird, Suite 201 xeocmtr

Dal.las, T^,. 7-c247 3Pw 0 vM 13O"

Ewe .8VoW. r"i 8"s ZIP C M

Payne, Nona 1 ContrlDutionI%1a616 Christine zV*tMur

pampa, Tx. 79065 0 cl '.

Mills, .--s. pudolphCoibif erd

421 E. Arcady fw~Dallas. Tx. 752405 E.P "0C

0Priddy, !-rs. Robert Contributionl Ref-nd

2900 Hailton u -

Wichita Falls, Tx. 7630S ~09

Doonbo, Ms.William Contriblutiofl Refund

p. ci. Box 696 E qor.t

,,dpra1nd Tx. *77627 1 _______________

tMatthcw:U, .rs. John Contribution P.cfund

BEo,. 1"16 E p Ntt vrw

Abilene, Tx. 79604 r, P-.V 0 ___G-01__

Carlson, MIrs. Thomas,4060 HanoverDallas, Tx. 75225

Contributionl Refund

r£ tr-:7;2ilsy cc& Qo~ d

SUBiTOTAL of ewat-e--f- t"" P69 *NO0 .S ..

cmrio~z aITEMIZED EXPENDITURES

LVMD (Op...ging. Tram~~f Ou.Cc--.I

*V. 1973 Loamw. Loan tRerymsna and Rwhobd k~ds

;Od 1VOCtIW C"g supprning Lines 20a. 21 a. and 22.A. 22b. and 22c

;325 K SvvM.NW of FEC FOR1MI

Or .OfsoFa inRMTexans for Tower

Fuil NO".M.e OsdrW ZIP CK" Mws"Out'odom

Heyser. Estill Contribution Refund 3/ 2S

3519 EuclidDallas, T%. 75205 Gem

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TEXANS FOR TOWVER1P0. H( X 794AUSI LNI -XAS 78767(512)472-19)78

March 12, 1979

Mr. Orlando B. PotterFederal Election Commission1325 K Street, N. W.Washington, D. C. 20463

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ON Dear Mr. Potter:

V.-I amr in receipt of your letter dated March 1st, reference

number 5SV1/79-4. In reviewing our records, a contribution was

S acceptcd in excess of the $1,000.00 limit. While all of our

initer-office paperwork was completed for the refund, the refund

check was never written. Attached you will find a copy of our

D? P refund check.

Thank you very much for calling our attention to this error.

\P I Sincerely,

John F. Davis, IIITreasurer

cc George StrakeSecretary of StateState of Texas

cc Stan Huckaby

cc Dave M-artineCz

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ITEMZEDRECEIPTS

\ i(obtions. Tranfers. Contribution In-Kind.Other Income. Lcons. Refunds)

Supporiong Lines 14j. 154, 15b. 15c. 16s. 17a, and/or 1aof FEC FORM 3

NY&mW of C.&nd~jciaOf oe Comirli, in FUQI

Texans For Tower

Lwhve..C1a

;Vo. ofaa. CIdu~

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A Ie NO'. 11".11v r4~e A* ft od Z IP C069

HMisterson, Carroll S.140b Kirby Drive,

j -~eo ftace of 8rA

Iloust on, Texas 77019 0~u.v-IHomernaker

Rocif.4t low iClccs. of Cofa.t.c'ot ei ve9c.-".p,d0 ~ l G.ea~ 0 Yt.. ~ ey,. ell 1o Dole i ('1.0. DT

V. .. M47.1ing A~ers% So%d ZIP CAw- -rfC~# Pi of-.o,1

,.-LUstcrson, Elizabeth I:., %t~\3214 "09th Street :*

> ubbock, icxas OV. J-Hom~emaker

0~~~ Ottp [email protected] Yea. T0 [lait~i7i

bthers, GereB r Sa.

Pof-t Office Box 67SCanaidian, Texas 79014

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Rancher-. 01 orCb Q Cp0r L 1c'mits#*tJoV ,

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r--*1atkin,; George G. State National Bank of El Pasof'10l East Blanchard . El Paso. Texas

I Raso, Texas 79902 0

f P Chairjn of the Board

11-20-78

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10-30-78

Date I'w?

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100.00

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100.00

:!S0.00

- Mtthews, M'rs. JohnPost Office 6ox 1i-6

riAbilene, Texas 79604 kLp -so

ii 0w'.e, er 10-30-7"8 2,000.00PW 1i* 1 IC MJI.i Acoe(< k ofP com-uc isa Toef -e-MseiI~ 've_____

Mzntte~sh. L.L~tte~sNowlin. LicFarlane'&711 Alta San Aiitonio, Texas BarrettSan Ailtotio, Texas 76214 0--cu"" $o

A t orncv0C Cjc@k of (.oe'irtto- 1tI4, Ocq~

---iiyer, F. M~. jlornat ion ReCquested311 'Lple Avenue

Date-IM-th.

day. leadl

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J1as, 'C\as -729 -5

______tio 4euse 07 8 .500

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FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, I*) C 204(A

MEMORANDUM TO

FROM:

DATE:

SUJBJECT:

CHARLES STEELE

MEG GIFFORD *

JULY 26, 1979

~003 and MUR 1006 - COMMISSIONER TIERNAN'SiD OBJECTIONS

This is to inform you that Commrissioner Tiernan has

objected to the following item, thus placing them on

the Executive Session Agenda for July 31, 1979:

MUR 1003 - First General Counsel's Reportdated 7-25-79

MUR 1006 - First General Counsel's Reportdated 7-25-79

July 25, 1979

MLMORANDUM TO: Marge Enmons

FROM: Elissa T. Carr

SUBJECT: MUR 1003

Please have the attached First GC Report on MUR 1003

distributed to the Commission on a 48 hour tally basis.

Thank you.

FEDERAL ELECTION CO

C.>FIRST GENERAL CO~fii .'S REPORT"

D'E AND TIk1E OF TRANSMIT~k 2~ 5 97 7SJUL ?5 mtIkcfi3_1003BY 0CC TO COMISSION~JL STAFF MEMBER(S) _____

Levin/Scall

SOURCEOF MUR: I NT.ER N ALL Y GE NE R ATE D

RESPONDENT'S NAME: Texans for Tower and Mrs. John Matthe'ws

RELEVANT STATUTE: 2 U.S.C. S44la

INTERNAL REPORTS CHECKED: Public Records

FEDERAL AGENCIES CHECKED: None

GENERATION OF MATTER

On 6 July, 1979, the Texans for Tower Committee (the Committee)wa 's referred to the Office of General Counsel by the Reports AnalysisDivision (RAD) for receipt of an excessive contribution in violationof 2 U.S. C. §441a.(a) (1) (A).

EVIDENCE

On their 30 Day Post-General Report, the Texans for Tower-Committeeodisclosed a $2,000 contribution on October 30, 19 '78 from Mrs. Johnell Matthews, a private individual. A surface violation letter was'sent to

the Committee on 1 March, 1979.- On March 15, 1979, the Commission received~a letter from John F. Davis, the Committee treasurer. Mr. Davis admittedthe mistake and included a copy of a March 12, 1979 refund check for $1,000which the Committee sent to the contributor. In addition, Mr. Davisexplained the Committee's failure to return the excess amount earlier bystating that "... all of our inter-office paper work was cornpleted forthe refund, (but) the refund check was never written." The refund wasdisclosed in the Committee's April 10, 1979 report.

PRELIMINARY LEGAL ANALYSIS

m~ere, the excessive contribution was clearly made by Mrs. Matthewsand accepted by the Committee. While the Committee treasurer app ears tobe saying that the Committee was prepared to refund this excess muchearlier and failed to do so through inadvertence, this explanation ought tobe explored prior to any final determination in the matter. The Commissionshould now find reason to believe that both the contributor and the recipientviolated S44la and request additional information.

Recommendations

1. Find reason to believe that both contributor and recipientCommittee violated 2 U.S.C. S44la.

2. Approve the attached letters.

Attachments

1. Referral from RAD2. Proposed letters to Committee, candidate and contributor

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REFER TO LW, 1R UCTIONVS ON REVERSE SIDE BEFORE CL 1ATING

DATE-

RIEPORTS ANNALYSIS REFERRAL SI

___ __ __ __ANALYST, Susan Weber

TEAM CHIEF Suzanne WilsonaLJJ&9Zt'\

THROUGH: STAFF DIRECTOR COMPLIANCE REVIEWk


CANDIDATE/COMMITTEE:


John F. Davis, III


AFFILIATE(S):



ATTACHMENT(S)

441a(a)(1 )(A)


Normal review ATTACHMENT

All reports within the dates listed below havereviewed, see Attachment 1.

PERIOD COVERED FROM 10/24/ 78

received initial basic review. For all reports

TO 11/27/ 78

TOTAL RECEIPTS S, 514820 TOTAL EXPENDITURES S 704084

CASH ON HAND 47683 DEBTS! S 15443~4

HISTORY:

A TTA CHM IEXVTRESULTS OF REVIEW:

Surface Violation notice sent- 3/1/79

on 30 Day Post-General report

COMMULTNICATIONS WITH CANDIDATE/COMMITTEE: A TTA CHMIENT



OTHER PENDING ACTIONS INITIATED BY RAD:

N/A

OTHER REL VANT INFORMATION:

N/A

A TT4 CHM EXT

A TTA CHIENVT

RAD Form IAugu-st '197S

TO: OGC

AREPORTS:

.3

Avo #A-IIAA&M 36

ITEMIZED ExPENDITURES

Loansi. L)i Repy""'" Mnd IRwPueSnAur '27. 22' " 2

Np I -I-

;,d Wvcban IA*"0 Supportng ofns FECat' FQRM3

1125 K~5v~wU MNW. of . I.O

vn..o.C. 20S3 A,2

PU~ofCaf&" IWcaflo" in 04 Texas :for Tower'

NO ftnsuisrs t ExpwamuDaCu (maonv. IAmount of eh emw*

F&AiI,*~e~. M. . rr a" zip ZIPt Cv.vw rjreCIM thi

EWSWiW

I. . #.; I lContribution Refund 3/29/79 j 100.00

lleyser 9'3519 Euclid XWtMto- 4inC30DallaS, Tx. 7520S5P VO

-.' 01 VX

Texas Society of CPA's Contribuatinn Refund

1111 w. Mockingbird, Suite 201

t,,Da! 1as, T -. 7S247 1 0O 3 6.

I e.~t1~tiofl Refund

LPayne p Noqna1~616 Christine Z___%*twm ____for:__

PanPa, Tx. 79065 M:-w 0M0%

% ZP CAN= pz6..- of E,-0I&t"

' Pr. udolph .iLifR~un1i I__is____________

421 E. Arcad:

-Dallas. Tx. 75205 C3 CA-w

~Priddy. Mrs. Robert Contribution Refund

Wichita Falls, T. 73S 5 .

Doornbos, Mrs. 'William2 Contributionl Refund

P. C. Box 696 L (

It" I'Nederland, 1IX- 1 10-

ACCA~ -~ ~.; r

M!atthew:;, M.rs. JohnBox~ 17"6Abilene, Tx. 79604

Carlson, Mrs. Thomas

I4060 Hanover

CrpaIbuwsOtofl PWefun

IContribution Refund

flr~" C.aw ow

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'TOTAL thi pe-v .o 0I pvne t+I~"% W" 4u b -...............

S2 -

I. - 2,SSCI-0C)

-414DULS 8

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LM~t'0~ 21 A

ftI M S ev er* S ctw d m d fo

TEXANS FOR TOWET'RI?0. BOX 794AUSlI NJ I XAS 7876-7(512)0472-1978

RE_-C E iV D. DK ARYOEtCc .. y

197 IN AR 15 P M 2, 3,

11A1 D DELI VERELu t

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March 12, 1979

Mr. Orlando B. PotterFederal Election Commission1325 K Street, N. W.Washington, D. C. 20463 73L k EP CL~

Dear Mr. Potter:

I am in receipt of your letter dated March 1st, reference

number SSVl/79-4. In reviewing our records, a contribution was

acccpted in excess of the $1,000.00 limit. While all of our

inter-office paperwork was completed for the reftuid, the refund

check was never written. Attached you will find a copy of ourrefund check.


Sincerely,



cc Stani Huckaby

cc Dave Martinez

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pOther Income. Loans. Retunds)

Supporting Lines 14a. 15a. 15.b. 15c. 16a. 17a, and/or 18.of FEC FORM 3

Nyar. 01 Candodate at Comoio. in Fuga

Texans For TowerF w.o NONW. "afl" t0 eng CtWwd ZIP Code

HMisterson, Carroll S.1406 Kirby Drive,11ouston, Texas 77019

P,.E.cai Piece ot Sg,.g~m 71occ.-pMt-cmH~omnemaker

AVR.ce1p 1Ct -- CIN__- LO% J1 Coobv.~i or s I ie1I *Vd -

0 r3 0~t~~t Oi Aqgl."ats Yea. 10 Date 600 T 00

1,, -~*Silier' Aodress &-d ZIP CoG j P.cpg. P.e 01 6%norwis

>/Istcrson, Elizabeth K.

)33214 79t h St reectLubbock. Texas793

_______Homnemaker

HRcelai loo

1,4* 0'~ M Sra A~dt r~and Z IP C~OOO

kt~thers, George B., Jr.Post Office Box 678Canasdian, Texas 79014'

0 0"eq I A'evotir Ye at T a Dat~i~il~11voec.pej Piacr of B.,ou.r.

Sam~ee

Rancher

P.-*!ta'Yn* GeoIrag deu a G. ae Natioualank of Eli.Paso

810 Last Blanchard El Paso, Texas1 P~so, Texas 79902

iCih airri3n of the Board.13ece.Dt low

(30 '"* Ot'1h,c4.( ChC L Cooi, 19- hj 00to *en C>: ye

q"I Ytat To Wit

11-20-78

10-30-78

10-31-7"8

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100.00

a-00.00

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Amounti 0f each 4os

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:!S0.00

LF~I .~S~Mhn A5 ~oura 4_00 Cf~tCP& Ptace Of IWSn*eo D.. ate Ae.on: of tdc"i VW*Crp

KMattthews, Mrs. John CU V. VVAWI thisPpS.od

SPost Office Box 176Abilene, Texas 79604 __________

____*.-_________ Hiomem'aker ____10-30-78s 2,000.00Receipt #or 0 CheCk of CrpmIv-butO' is i r-r -

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San Antonio, Texas 78214

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!hattheu.s, %'owlin. Ma3cFarlane &San Atoflo, Texas Barrett

Ckc LopeI 00AAtTormev

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AQ.~y~he Ywes, To Osit S "00,)00P. .ral risce of 0.41ineo

litformat ion R'cque~tCd

10-26-78

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I.iis 'exa 7S25io Requcst eJ 10-27-78 500.00

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FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION1325 K SI REEl N.WWASHINGTON,D.C. 20463

14ts

CERTIFIED MAILRETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

- Mrs. John MatthewsPost Office Box 176Abilene, Texas 79604

Re: MUR 1003

Dear Mrs. Matthews:

Based on information ascertained in the normalcourse of carrying out its supervisory responsibilities,the Federal Election Commission has found reason to

N believe that you may have violated certain provisionsof the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended("the Act"). Specifically it appears that you made acontribution of $2,000 to the Texans for Tower Committeein violation of 2 U.S.C. S44la. This section of the Actprohibits contributions from individuals in excess of$1,000. While we note the contribution was refunded,the Act was violated when the contribution was made.

We have numbered this matter MUR 1003.

Under the Act, you have an opportunity to demonstratethat no action should be taken against you. Please submitany factual or legal materials which you believe arerelevant to the Commission's analysis of this matter.Specifically, please submit photo copies of both sidesof the original $2,000 check that you submitted as yourcontribution. Where appropriate, statements should besubmitted under oath.

-* The Commission is under a dulty to investigate thismatter expeditiously. Therefore, your response should

be submitted within ten days after your receipt of thisnotification.

If you have any questions, please contact AssistantGeneral Counsel Lester Scall, the attorney assigned tothis matter at (202) 523-4166.

(T10)tS~ ~ 8 0

This matter will remain confidential in accordancewith 2 U.S.C. S437g(a) (3) (B) unless you notify theCommission in writing that you wish the investigationto be made public.

If you intend to be represented by counsel in thismatter, please have such counsel so notify us in writing.

Sincerely,,

William C. OldakerGeneral Counsel

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FFDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION1Es~ 1325 K STREET N.WWASHINGTON,D.C. 20463


Senator John TowerUnited States Senate142 Russell Senate Office Bldg.Washington, D.C.

Re: MUR 1003

Dear Senator Tower:

This is to advise you that on , 1979,the Federal Election Commission found reason to believe

N that your Committee, the Texans for Tower Committee,may have violated 2 U.S.C. S44la by accepting a contri-bution of $2,000 from Mrs. John Matthews. This sectionof the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended,precludes the acceptance of contributions over $1,000from an individual.

While the Committee Treasurer is responsible forthe acceptance of contributions made to a Federalcommittee, we believe that you, as the candidate, shouldbe made aware of this development.'

Under 2 U.S.C. S437g(a) (3) (B), this matter willremain confidential unless the Texans for Tower Committeenotifies the Commission in writing that it wishes theinvestigation to be made public.

If you have any questions, please contact AssistantGeneral Counsel Lester Scall, the attorney assigned tothis matter at (202) 523-4166.

----- Sincerely,


SiUTOI

&ur040

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FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION1325 K STREET N.WWASHINCTOND.C. 20463

0~F -1


John F. Davis, III, TreasurerTexans for TowerP.O. Box 794Austin, Texas 78767

Re: MUR 1003(79)

Dear Mr. Davis:

Based on information ascertained in the normalcourse of carrying out its supervisory responsibilities,the Federal Election Commission has found reason tobelieve that your Committee, the Texans for TowerCommittee, may have violated certain provisions of theFederal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended ("theAct"). Specifically it appears that you accepted a$2,000 contribution from Mrs. John Matthews, in violationof 2 U.S.C. S44la. This section of the Act prohibits theacceptance of contributions from individuals in excess of$1,000. While we note the excess has been returned,, theAct was violated when you accepted the contribution.

We have numbered this matter MUR 1003.

Under the Act, you have an opportunity to demonstratethat no action should be taken against you. Please submitany factual or legal materials which you believe arerelevant to the Commission's analysis of this matter.In addition, and in reference to your March 12, 1979letter to the Commission, please describe any proceduresyour Committee had for promptly identifying and returningexcessive contributions and the specific steps taken inthis instance, including relevant -dates and documents.Where appropriate, statements should be submitted underoath.

The Commission is under a duty to investigate thismatter expeditiously. Therefore, your response should besubmitted within ten days after your receipt of thisnotification.

If you have any questions, please contact AssistantGeneral Counsel Lester Scall, the attorney assigned tothis matter at (202) 523.4166.

If you intend to be represented by counsel in this matter,please have such counsel so notify us in writing.

Sincerely,


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This matter will remain confidential in accordance with2 U.S.C. Section 437g(a)(3)(B) unless you notify the Commissionin writing that you wish the investigation to be made public*

*7 9 0 4 0 1 2T W l

REFER TO INSTR UCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE BEFORE COMPLETING

REPORTS ANALYSIS REFERRAL SHEET

DATE-

TO: OGC

THROUGH:

1. (o -7cANALYST

STAFF DIRECTOR

Susan Weber -'

TEAMI CHIEF Suzanne Wilson~tAA <Y\

COMPLIANCE REVIEW 4


CANDIDATEICOMMIflTEE:


John F. Davis, III


AFFILIATE(S):



ATTACHMENT(S)

441a(a)(1) (A)


Normal review ATTACHMENT

All reports within the dates listed below havereviewed, see Attachment 1.

PERIOD COVERED FROM 10/24/ 78

received initial basic review. For all reports

TO 11/27/ 78

TOTAL RECEIPTS S 514820 TOTAL EXPENDITURES S 704084

CASH ON HAND S

HISTORY:

RESULTS OF REVIEW:

Surface Violation notice sent- 3/1/79

on 30 Day Post-General report

COMMUNICATIONS WITH CANDIDATEICOMMfl1TEE:



OTHER PENDING ACTIONS INITIATED BY RAD:

N/A

OTHER REL VATNT INFORMATION:

N/A

A TTA CHMENT

A TTA CHMEN T

A TTA CHMENT

A TTA CHMEN T

RAD Form 1August 1978

REPORTS:

47683 DEBTS S. 154434

ComiiILTTEE DIOCUM~ENT

TEXANS FOR TOWER CAKA AMERICANS~ !UP~ ikm nz u=1977 STAIEMENTr OF ORGAIZATION- AMRL~mf~l

STATEMENT OF 0RC3AijA~n omt~'rLo Fir-:S3TATEM-ENT OF ORGAU i :lul~- =NumuifLJT

17 B KS CEL LAUR U C ~TR ANYAQ1O? ?4 1l(C

48 HOUR COPTRIBLIT ON NO!i f fCC-48 HOUR CONTRIBUTION N0110O

40HOUR Ci1NIR8U(X'10 Or1C:i48 HOUR CONiTRIiBUTJ'N =J~KC l

4B HOUR CNTRIUTIOr4 NOT ICE

48 HOUR CONTRIBUTIN NOTICE48 HOUR CONTRIFUTIOJN NOTIKE48 HOUR CONTRIEIUTION NOI:Or

48 HOUR CON rRItUTION NOTJICE43 HOURi COrJTRIUIN NOTICE49 HOUR CONTRIB:UTIONi NOTICiE48 HOUR CONTRIBUfTION NOTj07C48 HOUR CON TRISUTJ:OI N011G1i48 HOLUR CONTRIEIUTION NOICE498 "OUR CONTRIBUI.TION NOT fCE48 HOUR COIITRIBUTOUN NOTICE-48 HOUR CONTRIBUT10N NOTfT"J,48 HOUR CONTRIBUTION NOT:I:CE

48 HOUR COHTRILBUTION NOTICE4'8 HOUR CONTRIBUTION NOTICE:

48 HOUR CONITRTBUT ION NPITK:48HOUR COMTRIBUTJ3JN NOT .;:u48HOUR CONTRIBfUTO NOT 1(3CE

48 HOUR CONTRIUTIurON .W TI I'T'48 HOUR CONTRIBUfION! Ni !OfIC40 HOUR CONTR.PU F100f OUCY.(O_43) HOUR CONTRnom inO iyj N~Ij w48 HOUR CONTRIB:I.fI0H HOrT~IC48 HOUR CONTRIBUTFlUN NOTIV

48 HOUR CONTRIPUTION NO0ICE48 HOUR CONT RIBUTflION NOTIC48 HOUR COMNIl U 110 0011cT

STATEMENT OF OF.GANI. 110 7t I hI diwiSTA~T rENT OF O~RKAPF/A-i t'

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48 HBOUR CONI4R:LIfln = !!48 HOUR GONTRtfIiTI OI, IbTfWC-48 HOUR CONTRIBUT1011 H013C.'48 HOUR COMTRX1IUIXOU NOTfCE48 HOUR CON fIDhTION HDTLEf:L-48 HOUR CONTRlIPUTmIO K01 C17

49 HOUR CONTRIBUTIOJN oormrl~48 HOUR COMTIFhUlION N (TfI CEi-46 HOU LlR CI DTR1FI -U TU10 N WTICE48 H OUR CONTRJDI'EUTI 00 00'TJU

48 HOUR COOtTRIDBUT10)i4 iiO1 [Cl--48L- HOGsUR COI4TRIBJIUMXO NOTIGIOC48 HOUR CONTRIDUTION NOTICEk48 HOUR COMTRIBUTION NOl ICC

49 HOUR CON rRXBUTION 4Trr

14979 STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATIOlN- rAhMENDrNT.4?77 APRIL 10 QUARTERLY

JAFRIL 10 QUARTERLY.JFRIL 10 QUARTERLY -AWiNr'HENT

,PULY 10 QUAPTERLYAOULY 1.0 QUARTERLY

JULY 10 QUARTERLY AMENDIMENTJJU0L Y 10 QUARTERLY -~i~4N

/OCTOBER 10 QUARTERLY,OCTOPER 10 QUARTERLYREQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL :(NFORMAYION

,/CTORER 10 QUARTERLY - AImENonuNTJ"EAR< END REPORT4 EAR END REPORTf-EQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFCIRt4A t IC4EAR END REPORT 4MIOY

j 4EAR END REPORT -AiNJIW

J 1978 APRIL 10 QUARTERLYioQJArR 0OUPEiRLY

REQUEST FOR AfDrTIIOMAtI lMFO~12~n~jVArPEL 10 QAJARIERLY AuoilIAPRIL 10 OUARTYW~Y ANNMNV10 DAY PRE-PIfMARY

I)0 AY PE-FVRIOARY A~.r~I:10 DA f'E-VRIMARY f pw

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Phistrson. Carroll S.1406 Kirby Drive,H1ouston, Texas 77019 I~~-

Homemaker

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,,oAstcrson, Elizabeth KZ.-J1I4 79th Street)ubhock. Texas 79432 ocoaIM0

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i kap'ne Ua-... Allelor wn ZIP CO

Lithers, George B.,o Jr.Post Office Box 678Canadian. Texas 79014

-*oftot.D ptwmrry

No"". Mationg Ao~eu wtod ZSP Code

,-Itatkin,* George G.10SI East BlanchardIP~aso, Texas 79902

1 Jecor-pt too

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Maitthews, M~rs. John.Post Office Box 176Abilene, Texas 79604

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State National Bank of El PasoEl Paso, Texas

Chairr3n of theBoard(3,Che~siC~w ~ .4h iawta'v*M~oved

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'Ltthewsi Nowlin, MacFarlane"&San Anitonio, Texas Barrett

ICkcwwton

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11-20-78 1000

10-30-78

Date Im,@A191.cdtv. ye."r

10-31-78

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March 1, 1979

joh n r. Da-.vis, III, TcasurerTex,-is for 'Tn.:crP.o. Box. 794Austin, TX 78767

Dear Mr. Davis:

This latter is prompted by the Corrrnssion 's interest in assistingcandidates and cormittees who wish to comply with the Federal ElectionCampaign Act, as amended. During review of the 30 Day Post rieneral Reportof receipts anmd Expe-nditures, we noticed an entry indicating that youmay have received a contribution which exceeds the limits set forth inthe Act. 2' copy of that portion of your report is attached so that areview? of your records can be made.

The Act precl.udes individuals from making political contributionsto a candidate for Federal election in excess of $1, 000 per election.

K The Cozrnission recorrnends that if you find the contribution yourece ived was in excess, of the limits set forth in the. Act you return theamnt in excess of $1, 000 to the donor. This retur s.b&juld be reportedirediately b y Jletter and should be reflected as a contribution refund

on your next report of receipts and exvpenditures. If you f ind that theentry in question is incomplete or incorrect, please. sul.-it a statementwhich would clarify this particular matter for the pablic record. You

& may do so by amiending your origi-nal report by letter.

Please notify the Cbnnission within fifteen (15) days from the dateof this letter of the determination madle on this miatter. If you haveany questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contactSusan Weber (800)424-9530, our Reports Analyst assigned to you. Ourlocal telephone number is 523-4048.

Sincerely,

Orl anco B. PotterStaff Direct-or

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TEXANS FOR TOWVER1?O.HOX 794 6AUS' I IN."TI "XA XS 7 8767(512) 472-1978S~

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March 12, 1979

Mr. Orlando B. PotterFederal Election Commission1325 K Street, N. W.Washington, D. C. 20463

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Dear Mr. Potter:

I am in receipt of your 1letter dated March 1st, referencenumber SSVlI 79-4. In reviewing our records, a contribution wasaccepted in excess of the $1,000.00 limit. While all of ourinter-office paperwork was completed for the refund, the refundcheck was never written. Attached you will find a copy of ourrefund check.


Sincerely,

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I~pwatbem Trwalwo" Out. CANIV~NI011 440

Loons. Lomn Re~wwwu and Rwhmnk kig

Supporting Lim 20. 1A. and 22S.. 22b. n 2of FEC FORM I

t~nowm orCd~ C0nw'"" in Texans for Tower

FA1I No""~. mwioA o &%d ZIP Cm Paviw' of Expuftoft"

Ileyser. Estill3519 EuclidDallas, Tx. 75205

FVI t4". 14."' ^Ow -l 75P C~

Texas Society of CPA's1111 W. Mockingbird, Suite

v,%Da .las, Tx- 7E247

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201SContributionl Refund

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Pay-ne , Nona Contribution Refund

1616 ChristinevapTx. 79065 EZW*W

F yMills, R~.tudolph Contributionl Reftmd

421 E. 'A.cady I__&r."M W

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"Priddy, Mrs. RobertCnriui efd

.2900 Ham-.ilton n"ieV

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Matthews, MLrs. JohnBox 176Abilene, Tx. 79604

Carlson, Mrs. Thomas4060 HanoverDallas, Tx. 7522S

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