{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-local-government-code-161.151","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Local Government Code § 161.151","heading":"DEFINITIONS.","body":"In this subchapter:\n(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:\n(A) the failure by a person required to file a statement or report required under the ethics code to:\n(i) file the statement or report in a manner that complies with applicable requirements; or\n(ii) file the statement or report in a timely manner;\n(B) a misrepresentation in a report required under the ethics code; or\n(C) a failure to respond in a timely manner to a written notice under Section 161.156(b).\n(2) \"Category Two violation\" means a violation of the ethics code adopted by the commission that is not a Category One violation.\nAdded by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.","path":["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"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.161.htm#161.151","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:27Z","sha256":"757c6b18480851171caddda28ede2e2ea0ebe3d65ef6f156373cb4936cf2b01d","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-local-government-code-161.107","next":"us-tx/tex.-local-government-code-161.152"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}