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Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Local Government Code § 161.151: DEFINITIONS.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
  2. TITLE 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  3. SUBTITLE B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  4. CHAPTER 161. COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
  5. SUBCHAPTER D. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS

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.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.

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