Amend CSHB 2 as follows: (1) On page 5, between lines 7 and 8, insert the following new SECTION, and renumber the subsequent SECTIONS accordingly: SECTION 3. Subchapter B, Chapter 251, Election Code, is amended by adding Section 251.034 to read as follows: Sec. 251.034. FAILURE OF CANDIDATE TO APPOINT CAMPAIGN TREASURER OR FILE REPORTS; REMOVAL OF NAME FROM BALLOT. (a) This section applies only to a candidate for an office described by Section 252.005(1), other than a candidate for the office of district attorney. (b) Not later than the 75th day before the date of the general election for state and county officers, the commission shall determine whether each person who is a candidate whose name is to appear on the ballot in that election has: (1) appointed a campaign treasurer in connection with the candidacy; and (2) filed with the commission each report required under Subchapter C, Chapter 254, in connection with the candidacy. (c) Not later than the 10th day after the deadline for filing an application for a place on the ballot in an election to fill a vacancy in the office of state senator or state representative, the commission shall determine whether each person who is a candidate whose name is to appear on the ballot in that election has appointed a campaign treasurer in connection with the candidacy. (d) If the commission determines that a candidate has not appointed a campaign treasurer or filed each required report, the commission shall promptly certify that fact to the secretary of state. (e) On receipt of a certification under Subsection (d), the secretary of state shall promptly take action necessary to remove the person's name from the ballot. (2) On page 30, line 12, between "SECTION 29." and "(a)", insert the following new subsection, and reletter the subsequent subsections accordingly: (a) Section 251.034, Election Code, as added by this Act, applies beginning with the general election for state and county officers to be held on November 5, 2002.