the indicted corporations, faced nine third-degree felony charges of 'making and accepting' prohibited corporate contributions. Under Texas law, corporate donations may be used in state campaigns for administrative costs such as clerical needs or rent, but not for any purpose that might be used to influence voters. Films 2006 - The Big Buy: Tom DeLay's Stolen Congress. Directed by Mark Birnbaum and Jim Schermbeck. See also Americans for a Republican Majority References External links Moreno, S. & Smith, R.F. (2005). Treasurer of DeLay Group Broke Texas Election Law. Washington Post, May 27 Smith, R.F. (2005). DeLay Indicted in Texas Finance Probe. Washington Post, September 29 Republican Party (United States) organizations United States political action committees Politics of Texas Tom DeLay