Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 161.151 · Subchapter D. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS
DEFINITIONS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
In this subchapter:
(1) "Category One violation" means a violation of the ethics code adopted by the commission as to which it is generally not difficult to ascertain whether the violation occurred or did not occur, including:
(A) the failure by a person required to file a statement or report required under the ethics code to:
(i) file the statement or report in a manner that complies with applicable requirements; or
(ii) file the statement or report in a timely manner;
(B) a misrepresentation in a report required under the ethics code; or
(C) a failure to respond in a timely manner to a written notice under Section 161.156(b).
(2) "Category Two violation" means a violation of the ethics code adopted by the commission that is not a Category One violation.
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.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.161.htm
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