Sec. 571.029. STAFF. (a) The commission may employ staff, including an executive director and a general counsel, necessary to administer the commission's functions.
(b) The commission may not employ a person and an employee of the commission may not continue in employment with the commission if the person at the time of employment or while employed by the commission is:
(1) an officer of a political party, a political subdivision, or a political committee;
(2) a person required to be registered under Chapter 305;
(3) a candidate or campaign treasurer subject to Title 15, Election Code; or
(4) a member of the legislature.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
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