Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 12. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT |
Subtitle C. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
Chapter 391. REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS |
Sec. 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.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.