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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 12. HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH |
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Chapter 1002. TEXAS INSTITUTE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY |
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Subchapter B. ADMINISTRATION |
Sec. 1002.056. OFFICER; CONFLICT OF INTEREST
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(a) The governor shall designate a member of the board as presiding officer to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor.
(b) Any board member or a member of a committee formed by the board with direct interest, personally or through an employer, in a matter before the board shall abstain from deliberations and actions on the matter in which the conflict of interest arises and shall further abstain on any vote on the matter, and may not otherwise participate in a decision on the matter.
(c) Each board member shall:
(1) file a conflict of interest statement and a statement of ownership interests with the board to ensure disclosure of all existing and potential personal interests related to board business; and
(2) update the statements described by Subdivision (1) at least annually.
(d) A statement filed under Subsection (c) is subject to Chapter 552, Government Code.