(a) The governing body of a governmental entity shall take a separate vote on any budget item specifically dedicated to a contract with a business entity in which a member of the governing body has a substantial interest.
(b) Except as provided by § 171.004(c), the affected member may not participate in that separate vote. The member may vote on a final budget if:
(1) the member has complied with this chapter; and
(2) the matter in which the member is concerned has been resolved.

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Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 171.005

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.