Texas Local Government Code 335.109 – Request for Opinion From General Counsel
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(a) An employee, with the presiding officer‘s consent, or a director may seek a written advisory opinion from the district’s general counsel concerning whether a violation of § 335.107 or 335.108 exists in a certain situation. The request must provide detailed information about the alleged violation or hypothetical situation.
(b) After receiving a request, the district’s general counsel shall prepare a written advisory opinion addressing whether a violation has occurred under the information provided.
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 335.109
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) A director or employee may rely in good faith on a written advisory opinion issued under this section with respect to a potential violation of § 335.107 or 335.108.