(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 § 161.103.

Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 161.105

  • 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) 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.

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