FPPC Weighs Campaign Donations by Text Message

California’s campaign finance watchdog is considering how it might create a system that would allow political donations by text message. The Fair Political Practices Commission held a meeting Tuesday to hear from cell phone companies and public interest groups. FPPC Chair Ann Ravel said the commission’s goal is to make it legal to text a campaign donation.

“We are only interested in providing the vehicle," said Ravel. "Then it’s up to the industry to work it out in a way that fits with the law.”