Texas Statutes
Chapter 171 - Regulation of Conflicts of Interest of Officers of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments
Section 171.003. Prohibited Acts; Penalty

Sec. 171.003. PROHIBITED ACTS; PENALTY. (a) A local public official commits an offense if the official knowingly:
(1) violates Section 171.004;
(2) acts as surety for a business entity that has work, business, or a contract with the governmental entity; or
(3) acts as surety on any official bond required of an officer of the governmental entity.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 40(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.

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Texas Statutes

Local Government Code

Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees

Subtitle C - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees of More Than One Type of Local Government

Chapter 171 - Regulation of Conflicts of Interest of Officers of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments

Section 171.001. Definitions

Section 171.002. Substantial Interest in Business Entity

Section 171.0025. Application of Chapter to Member of Higher Education Authority

Section 171.003. Prohibited Acts; Penalty