Texas Government Code 572.052 – Representation by Legislators Before State Agencies; Criminal Offense
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(a) A member of the legislature may not, for compensation, represent another person before a state agency in the executive branch of state government unless the representation:
(1) is pursuant to an attorney-client relationship in a criminal law matter; or
(2) involves the filing of documents that involve only ministerial acts on the part of the commission, agency, board, department, or officer.
(b) A member of the legislature commits an offense if the member violates this section. An offense under this subsection 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 Government Code 572.052
- 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