The State of Texas Phone: $12-463-5650 ax: 512-475-2811, Dial 7-1-1 For Relay Services Elections Division (800) 252-VOTE (8683) P.O. Box 12060 “Austin, Texas 78711-2060 www.sos.state.bc.us Rolando B. Pablos Secretary of State January 31, 2018 Mr. David Maxwell Director of Law Enforcement Office of the Attomey General P.O. Box 12548 Austin, Texas 78711 Dear Mr. Maxwell, Pursuant to Section 31.006 of the Texas Election Code, I respectfully request your assistance in reviewing allegations of criminal activity in the Dallas County Republican Party primary election. ‘The attached complaint from Mr. Stephen Stanley alleges that Mr. Justin Koch offered to pay ‘Mr. Stanley’s campaign debts if Mr. Stanley dropped out of the County Commissioner race. The conduct described in the complaint constitutes reasonable cause to suspect a violation of Texas Penal Code 36.02. Section 36.02 prohibits offering any benefit to a public servant as consideration for that servant’s decision or exercise of discretion. The Penal Code in section 1.07(41) defines public servant to include candidates for public office. ‘A violation of section 36.02 of the Texas Penal Code is a second degree felony. ‘After review of the submitted documentation, we believe the information provided warrants submission for criminal investigation to the Texas Attorney General, as the specific allegations described involve a potential felony offense. Accordingly, under Section 31.006 of the Code, we are forwarding this complaint to the Attorney General for investigation. We note that under Texas Election Code 31.006, election complaints submitted to our office are not public information until such time as our office has decided not to refer the matter to your office or your office has completed their investigation. Accordingly, this matter remains confidential pending the completion of your office’s investigation or decision not to investigate the matter further. Sincerely, / Keith I Director Df Elections