(a) A member of the legislature may not vote on a measure or a bill, other than a measure that will affect an entire class of business entities, that will directly benefit a specific business transaction of a business entity in which the member has a controlling interest.
(b) In this section, “controlling interest” includes:
(1) an ownership interest or participating interest by virtue of shares, stock, or otherwise that exceeds 10 percent;
(2) membership on the board of directors or other governing body of the business entity; or
(3) service as an officer of the business entity.

Attorney's Note

Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $4,000
For details, see Texas Penal Code § 12.21

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(c) A member of the legislature commits an offense if the member violates this section. An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.