Sec. 81.034. RESTRICTION ON USE OF FUNDS. Fees collected under this chapter and other funds received by the state bar may not be used for influencing the passage or defeat of any legislative measure unless the measure relates to the regulation of the legal profession, improving the quality of legal services, or the administration of justice and the amount of the expenditure is reasonable and necessary. This subsection does not prohibit a member of the board of directors or an officer or employee of the state bar from furnishing information in the person's possession that is not confidential information to a member or committee of the legislature on request of the member or committee.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions
Section 81.011. General Powers
Section 81.017. Indebtedness, Liability, or Obligation
Section 81.018. Contractual Obligations
Section 81.019. Officers of State Bar
Section 81.020. Board of Directors
Section 81.0201. Training Program for Board Members
Section 81.021. Open Meetings; Public Participation
Section 81.0215. Strategic Plan
Section 81.022. Annual Budget; Public Budget Hearing
Section 81.0221. Alcoholic Beverages
Section 81.023. Audit; Financial Report
Section 81.0241. Electronic Transmission of Election Materials
Section 81.0242. Participation in Elections
Section 81.026. Committees and Sections
Section 81.027. Removal of Director
Section 81.028. Relationship With Trade Association
Section 81.029. Executive Director
Section 81.030. General Counsel
Section 81.031. Conflict of Interest
Section 81.034. Restriction on Use of Funds
Section 81.035. Information Regarding Requirements for Office or Employment