Tex. Special District Local Laws Code § 8815.053: DISQUALIFICATION OF DIRECTORS.

The common law doctrine of incompatibility does not disqualify an official or employee of a public entity from serving as a director. Notwithstanding any other law, a director may participate in all votes and decisions pertaining to the business of the authority except that 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.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 656 (H.B. 3181), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2005.