Sec. 79.016. DISCLOSURE REQUIRED. (a) A board member who is a chief public defender for or an attorney employed by an entity that applies for funds under Section 79.037 shall disclose that fact before a vote by the board regarding an award of funds to that entity and may not participate in that vote.
(b) A board member's disclosure under Subsection (a) must be entered into the minutes of the board meeting at which the disclosure is made or reported, as applicable.
(c) The commission may not award funds under Section 79.037 to an entity served by a chief public defender or other attorney who fails to make a disclosure to the board as required by Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 984 (H.B. 1754), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 476 (S.B. 1057), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Court Administration
Chapter 79 - Texas Indigent Defense Commission
Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions
Section 79.011. Establishment of Board; Composition
Section 79.012. Executive Director
Section 79.013. Ex Officio Members
Section 79.015. Presiding Officer
Section 79.016. Disclosure Required
Section 79.018. Meetings; Quorum; Voting