Sec. 102.156. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (a) A member of a research and prevention programs committee appointed under this subchapter shall disclose in writing to the chief executive officer if the member has a professional or financial interest, as defined by Section 102.106, in an entity that has a direct interest in a matter that comes before the member's committee.
(b) The member shall recuse himself or herself in the manner described by Section 102.1061 from the committee's deliberations and actions on the matter in Subsection (a) and may not participate in the committee's decision on the matter.
(c) A member of a research and prevention programs committee appointed under this chapter may not serve on the board of directors or other governing board of an entity receiving a grant from the institute or of a foundation or similar organization affiliated with the entity.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 368 (H.B. 1358), Sec. 9, eff. June 19, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1150 (S.B. 149), Sec. 20, eff. June 14, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle E - Health Care Councils and Resource Centers
Chapter 102 - Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
Section 102.151. Scientific Research and Prevention Programs Committee
Section 102.152. Terms of Research and Prevention Programs Committee Members
Section 102.154. University Advisory Committee