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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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SPECIAL DISTRICT LOCAL LAWS CODE |
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Title 4. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT |
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Subtitle C. DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVEMENT, AND MANAGEMENT |
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Chapter 3893. HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 20 |
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Subchapter B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
Sec. 3893.055. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; ONE-TIME AFFIDAVIT
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(a) Except as provided by this section:
(1) a voting director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and
(2) Chapter 171, Local Government Code, governs conflicts of interest for directors.
(b) Section 171.004, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district. A director who has a substantial interest in a business or charitable entity that will receive a pecuniary benefit from a board action shall file a one-time affidavit declaring the interest. An additional affidavit is not required if the director's interest changes. After the affidavit is filed with the board secretary, the director may participate in a discussion or vote on that action if:
(1) a majority of the directors have a similar interest in the same entity; or
(2) all other similar business or charitable entities in the district will receive a similar pecuniary benefit.
(c) A director who is also an officer or employee of a public entity may not participate in the discussion of or vote on a matter regarding a contract with that public entity.
(d) For purposes of this section, a director has a substantial interest in a charitable entity in the same manner that a person would have substantial interest in a business entity under Section 171.002, Local Government Code.