Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Subtitle B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Chapter 161. COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES |
Subchapter D. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS |
Sec. 161.151. DEFINITIONS
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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 Section 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.