Sec. 161.154. CATEGORIZATION OF VIOLATIONS. An allegation of a violation listed as a Category One violation shall be treated as a Category Two violation if the commission at any time determines that:
(1) the allegation arises out of the same set of facts as those that give rise to an allegation of a Category Two violation, and the interests of justice or efficiency require resolution of the allegations together; or
(2) the facts and law related to a particular allegation or a defense to the allegation present a level of complexity that prevents resolution through the preliminary review procedures for Category One violations prescribed by Section 161.159(a).
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees
Chapter 161 - County Ethics Commission in Certain Counties
Subchapter D. Complaint Procedures and Hearings
Section 161.152. Complaint Procedures and Hearings
Section 161.153. Hearings and Settlement
Section 161.154. Categorization of Violations
Section 161.155. Filing of Complaint; Contents
Section 161.1551. Standing Preliminary Review Committee
Section 161.156. Processing of Complaint
Section 161.157. Retaliation Against County Employee Reporting Violation of Ethics Code Prohibited
Section 161.158. Preliminary Review: Initiation
Section 161.159. Preliminary Review: Response by Respondent
Section 161.160. Preliminary Review: Written Questions
Section 161.161. Preliminary Review and Preliminary Review Procedures
Section 161.162. Preliminary Review Hearing: Procedure
Section 161.163. Preliminary Review Hearing: Resolution
Section 161.164. Formal Hearing: Standard of Evidence
Section 161.165. Formal Hearing: Subpoenas and Witnesses
Section 161.166. Formal Hearing: Procedure
Section 161.167. Formal Hearing: Resolution
Section 161.168. Status of Complaint
Section 161.169. Extension of Deadline
Section 161.171. Status of Complainant
Section 161.172. Applicability of Other Acts
Section 161.173. Confidentiality; Offense
Section 161.174. Availability of Commission Orders on Internet