Sec. 182.056. OFFICERS; CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (a) The governor shall designate a member of the board as presiding officer to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor.
(b) Any board member or a member of a committee formed by the board with direct interest in a matter, personally or through an employer, before the board shall abstain from deliberations and actions on the matter in which the conflict of interest arises and shall further abstain on any vote on the matter, and may not otherwise participate in a decision on the matter.
(c) Each board member shall file a conflict of interest statement and a statement of ownership interests with the board to ensure disclosure of all existing and potential personal interests related to board business.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (H.B. 1066), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 182 - Electronic Exchange of Health Information
Section 182.051. Texas Health Services Authority; Purpose
Section 182.053. Composition of Board of Directors
Section 182.054. Terms of Office
Section 182.056. Officers; Conflict of Interest
Section 182.057. Prohibition on Certain Contracts and Employment
Section 182.059. Chief Executive Officer; Personnel
Section 182.060. Technology Policy