Sec. 571.027. PROHIBITED PARTICIPATION. (a) A member of the commission may not participate in a commission proceeding relating to any of the following actions if the member is the subject of the action:
(1) a formal investigation by the commission;
(2) a sworn complaint filed with the commission; or
(3) a motion adopted by vote of at least six members of the commission.
(b) A member of the commission may not participate in or vote on any matter before the commission if the matter concerns the member directly or an individual related to the member within the second degree by affinity or consanguinity.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 1.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics
Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission
Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions
Section 571.021. Texas Ethics Commission
Section 571.022. Sunset Provision
Section 571.0221. Discrimination Prohibited
Section 571.023. Presiding Officer
Section 571.0231. Restriction on Commission Membership
Section 571.0232. Grounds for Removal
Section 571.026. Quorum; Vote Required
Section 571.027. Prohibited Participation
Section 571.0271. Commission Member Training
Section 571.028. Prohibited Candidacy
Section 571.030. Separation of Responsibilities
Section 571.0301. Information to Members and Employees