§ 572.051 Standards of Conduct; State Agency Ethics Policy
§ 572.052 Representation by Legislators Before State Agencies; Criminal Offense
§ 572.053 Voting by Legislators On Certain Measures or Bills; Criminal Offense
§ 572.0531 Notice Required for Introduction or Sponsorship of or Voting On Certain Measures or Bills by Legislators
§ 572.054 Representation by Former Officer or Employee of Regulatory Agency Restricted; Criminal Offense
§ 572.055 Certain Solicitations of Regulated Business Entities Prohibited; Criminal Offense
§ 572.056 Contracts by State Officers With Governmental Entities; Criminal Offense
§ 572.057 Certain Leases Prohibited
§ 572.058 Private Interest in Measure or Decision; Disclosure; Removal From Office for Violation
§ 572.059 Independence of State and Local Officers Acting in Legislative Capacity
§ 572.060 Solicitation of or Recommendations Regarding Contributions to Charitable Organizations and Governmental Entities
§ 572.061 Certain Gratuities Authorized
§ 572.069 Certain Employment for Former State Officer or Employee Restricted

Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 572 > Subchapter C - Standards of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Provisions

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Effects: includes all personal property and all interest in that property. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Legislative session: That part of a chamber's daily session in which it considers legislative business (bills, resolutions, and actions related thereto).
  • 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
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005