Texas Local Government Code 161.151 – Definitions
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 161.151
- 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
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
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 § 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.