Sec. 391.010. CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES. (a) A member of the governing body of a commission or a person who provides legal services to a commission may not:
(1) provide legal representation before or to the commission on behalf of a governmental unit located, in whole or in part, within the boundaries of the commission; or
(2) be a shareholder, partner, or employee of a law firm that provides those legal services to the governmental unit.
(b) A person who violates Subsection (a) may not receive compensation or reimbursement for expenses from the commission or governmental unit.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Planning and Development
Subtitle C - Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
Chapter 391 - Regional Planning Commissions
Section 391.004. Plans and Recommendations
Section 391.006. Governing Body of Commission
Section 391.007. Detail or Loan of an Employee
Section 391.008. Review and Comment Procedures
Section 391.009. Role of State Auditor, Governor, and State Agencies
Section 391.0091. State Agency Consultation With Regional Planning Commissions
Section 391.0095. Audit and Reporting Requirements
Section 391.00951. Report to Secretary of State
Section 391.010. Conflict of Interest in Provision of Legal Services
Section 391.0115. Restrictions on Commission Travel Costs
Section 391.0116. Restrictions on Employment
Section 391.0117. Salary Schedules
Section 391.012. State Financial Assistance
Section 391.013. Interstate Commissions
Section 391.014. International Areas