Texas Local Government Code 391.010 – Conflict of Interest in Provision of Legal Services
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(a) A member of the governing body of a commission or a person who provides legal services to a commission may not:
(1) provide legal representation before or to the commission on behalf of a governmental unit located, in whole or in part, within the boundaries of the commission; or
(2) be a shareholder, partner, or employee of a law firm that provides those legal services to the governmental unit.
(b) A person who violates Subsection (a) may not receive compensation or reimbursement for expenses from the commission or governmental unit.
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 391.010
- 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