Sec. 555.055. CONFLICT OF INTEREST  


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  • A person may not serve as independent ombudsman or as an assistant ombudsman if the person or the person's spouse:

    (1) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization receiving funds from the department;

    (2) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, any interest in a business entity or other organization receiving funds from the department; or

    (3) is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities or compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the department.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 284 , Sec. 22, eff. June 11, 2009.