Texas Education Code 7.112 – Representation of Publisher of Instructional Materials by Former Member of Board
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(a) A former member of the State Board of Education who is employed by or otherwise receives compensation from a publisher of instructional materials may not, before the second anniversary of the date on which the person last served as a member of the State Board of Education:
(1) confer with a member of the board of trustees of a school district concerning instructional materials published by that publisher; or
(2) appear at a meeting of the board of trustees on behalf of the publisher.
(b) A person who violates Subsection (a) commits an offense. An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Education Code 7.112
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) In this section:
(1) “Compensation” means money, a service, or another thing of value or financial benefit received in return for or in connection with a service provided.
(2) “Instructional material” and “publisher” have the meanings assigned by § 31.002.