People around San Antonio may have noticed the Grinchās face plastered on a politicianās campaign signs this holiday season.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, Elizabeth āLizā Campos, incumbent Democratic candidate for Texas House District 119, wrote that people were messaging her about the Grinchās face replacing her own on her holiday campaign signs.
āI love the Grinch, heās my fav,ā she wrote, later posting a photo of her with the popular character from Dr. Seussā āHow the Grinch Stole Christmas.ā
While the mischief brought a light-hearted reaction to the candidate herself, tampering with political signs is illegal in Texas.
The Texas Penal Code treats such tampering as property damage and criminal mischief.
The law defines criminal mischief as someone who:
- Intentionally marks, draws or paints on someoneās tangible property.
- Intentionally or knowingly damages or destroys someoneās property.
- Damages property that results in financial loss.
- Read the full definition here.
If caught, the suspect can face fines and jail time, depending on the type of offense and losses incurred by the owner.
KSAT reached out to Campos for a statement. Read her response below:
āI will say while some individuals may have attempted to disrupt our Christmas and campaign, we will respond like the residents of Whoville when the Grinch tried to spoil their celebration. We will keep moving forward with positivity. And I embrace the Grinch as he has attracted more voters to support and besides at the end he has a huge heart and saved the residents of Whoville. I feel we have a lot in common because I truly love my community and will do anything to help them when in need.
āAfter all, we have accomplished a great deal for our community, and we will continue to represent District 119 with professionalism and integrity.ā
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