(a) A member of a research and prevention programs committee appointed under this subchapter shall disclose in writing to the chief executive officer if the member has a professional or financial interest, as defined by § 102.106, in an entity that has a direct interest in a matter that comes before the member’s committee.
(b) The member shall recuse himself or herself in the manner described by § 102.1061 from the committee’s deliberations and actions on the matter in Subsection (a) and may not participate in the committee’s decision on the matter.

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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 102.156

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011

(c) A member of a research and prevention programs committee appointed under this chapter may not serve on the board of directors or other governing board of an entity receiving a grant from the institute or of a foundation or similar organization affiliated with the entity.