Sec. 5018.0060. CONFLICT OF INTEREST; CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A district commissioner, engineer, or employee, personally or as an agent for another person, may not benefit directly or indirectly from a sale, purchase, or contract entered into by the board.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates this section. An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by:
(1) a fine not to exceed $1,000;
(2) confinement in the county jail for not less than six months or more than one year; or
(3) both the fine and confinement.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Subtitle A - Navigation Districts and Port Authorities
Chapter 5018 - Orange County Navigation and Port District of Orange County, Texas
Subchapter B. District Administration
Section 5018.0051. Board of Commissioners; Term; Election
Section 5018.0052. Composition of Board; Qualifications
Section 5018.0053. Polling Places
Section 5018.0054. Commissioner's Oath and Bond
Section 5018.0055. Compensation of Commissioners; Expenses
Section 5018.0057. Officers and Employees
Section 5018.0058. Officer's or Employee's Surety Bond