Texas Government Code 2155.003 – Conflict of Interest
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(a) The chief clerk or any other employee of the comptroller may not:
(1) have an interest in, or in any manner be connected with, a contract or bid for a purchase of goods or services by an agency of the state; or
(2) in any manner, including by rebate or gift, accept or receive from a person to whom a contract may be awarded, directly or indirectly, anything of value or a promise, obligation, or contract for future reward or compensation.
(b) The chief clerk or any other employee of the comptroller who violates Subsection (a)(2) is subject to dismissal.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 2155.003
- Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- 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
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) In consultation with the comptroller, the Texas Ethics Commission shall adopt rules to implement this section.
(d) The Texas Ethics Commission shall administer and enforce this section and may prepare written opinions regarding this section in accordance with Subchapter D, Chapter 571.
(e) The comptroller must report to the Texas Ethics Commission a campaign contribution from a vendor that bids on or receives a contract under the comptroller’s purchasing authority.