Sec. 572.056. CONTRACTS BY STATE OFFICERS WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; CRIMINAL OFFENSE. (a) A state officer may not solicit or accept from a governmental entity a commission, fee, bonus, retainer, or rebate that is compensation for the officer's personal solicitation for the award of a contract for services or sale of goods to a governmental entity.
(b) This section does not apply to:
(1) a contract that is awarded by competitive bid as provided by law and that is not otherwise prohibited by law; or
(2) a court appointment.
(c) In this section, "governmental entity" means the state, a political subdivision of the state, or a governmental entity created under the Texas Constitution or a statute of this state.
(d) A state officer who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics
Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest
Subchapter C. Standards of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Provisions
Section 572.051. Standards of Conduct; State Agency Ethics Policy
Section 572.052. Representation by Legislators Before State Agencies; Criminal Offense
Section 572.053. Voting by Legislators on Certain Measures or Bills; Criminal Offense
Section 572.055. Certain Solicitations of Regulated Business Entities Prohibited; Criminal Offense
Section 572.056. Contracts by State Officers With Governmental Entities; Criminal Offense
Section 572.057. Certain Leases Prohibited
Section 572.059. Independence of State and Local Officers Acting in Legislative Capacity
Section 572.061. Certain Gratuities Authorized
Section 572.069. Certain Employment for Former State Officer or Employee Restricted