Sec. 555.055. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. A person may not serve as independent ombudsman or as an assistant ombudsman if the person or the person's spouse:
(1) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization receiving funds from the department;
(2) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, any interest in a business entity or other organization receiving funds from the department; or
(3) is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities or compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the department.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 284 (S.B. 643), Sec. 22, eff. June 11, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Chapter 555 - State Supported Living Centers
Subchapter C. Office of Independent Ombudsman for State Supported Living Centers
Section 555.051. Establishment; Purpose
Section 555.053. Appointment of Independent Ombudsman
Section 555.054. Assistant Ombudsmen
Section 555.055. Conflict of Interest
Section 555.057. Communication and Confidentiality
Section 555.058. Promotion of Awareness of Office
Section 555.059. Duties and Powers