Sec. 2308.257. RECUSAL. (a) A member of a board shall avoid the appearance of conflict of interest by not voting in, or participating in, any decision by the board regarding the provision of services by such member, or any organization which that member directly represents, or on any matter which would provide direct financial benefit to that member, the member's immediate family, or any organization which that member directly represents.
(b) Subsection (a) shall serve as a minimum standard and shall not be construed as to limit the board's authority for more restrictive governance to prevent real and/or apparent conflict of interest.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.81(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1004, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle G - Economic Development Programs Involving Both State and Local Governments
Chapter 2308 - Workforce Investment Act
Section 2308.2515. Application of Prior Law
Section 2308.252. Designation of Workforce Development Areas
Section 2308.253. Creation of Local Workforce Development Boards
Section 2308.254. Limitation on Exercise of Board Powers
Section 2308.255. Appointment of Board; Liability of Board Members
Section 2308.256. Board Membership
Section 2308.258. Presiding Officer
Section 2308.259. Board Committees
Section 2308.260. Technical Advisory Groups
Section 2308.261. Certification of Board
Section 2308.263. Approval of Fiscal Agent
Section 2308.264. Contracting for Service Delivery
Section 2308.265. Incentives and Waivers
Section 2308.266. Nonprofit Status; Ability to Solicit Funds
Section 2308.268. Assistance and Sanctions for Nonperformance
Section 2308.269. Sanctions for Lack of Fiscal Accountability