Texas Government Code 2054.552 – Conflict of Interest in Contracting
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(a) A department employee may not:
(1) have an interest in, or in any manner be connected with, a contract or bid for a purchase of goods or services by the department; or
(2) in any manner, including by rebate or gift, directly or indirectly accept or receive from a person to whom a contract may be awarded anything of value or a promise, obligation, or contract for future reward or compensation.
(b) A department employee who violates Subsection (a)(2) is subject to dismissal.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 2054.552
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The board shall adopt rules to implement this section.
(d) The department shall train staff in the requirements of this section and § 572.054 and incorporate the requirements into the contract management guide and the department’s internal policies, including employee manuals.