Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 161.105 · Subchapter C. POWERS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR PERSONS COVERED BY ETHICS CODE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The commission and commission staff shall make available periodic training for persons covered by the ethics code adopted by the commission.
(b) The training program must provide information regarding:
(1) the ethics code;
(2) the role and functions of the commission; and
(3) plain-language materials as further described by Section 161.103.
(c) In addition to the qualifications under Subchapter C, Chapter 262, before submitting a bid, responding to a request for qualifications or proposals, or otherwise contracting with the county, an officer, principal, or other person with the authority to bind the vendor shall complete training on the ethics code.
(d) A lobbyist intending to meet with a person covered by the ethics code shall complete training on the ethics code.
(e) A person covered by the ethics code or a lobbyist or vendor required by this section to complete training must complete the training as determined by the commission.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160 (H.B. 2002), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.161.htm
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