About Board of Regents Chancellor Governmental Relations Offices News Quick Links HomeBoard of RegentsCode of Ethics Board of Regents Board Members Committee Structure Meetings Code of Ethics Bylaws Policies Priorities Galleries FAQ Historical Office Staff Code of Ethics 57.01 Code of Ethics 57.01.1 All members of the board and all employees of the System and its component universities shall adhere to the highest ethical standards of conduct reflected in state law and board policies. 57.01.2 The System code of ethics is comprised of the following components: A. Statutory Standards of Conduct for State Employees, Section 572.051, Texas Government Code; B. the following Board policies: a) Academic Freedom (21.03) b) Sexual Harassment (29.02) c) Governmental Appearances (81.01) d) Consulting and Paid Professional Service (57.02) e) Dual Office Holding (57.04) f) Nepotism (57.07) g) Conflicts of Interest (57.08) 57.01.3 All members of the Board and employees of the System and its component universities shall be furnished a copy of the laws and policies comprising the code of ethics at the time of employment or commencement of service and at the start of each academic year and shall receive training on such laws and policies. 57.01.4 All members of the Board shall annually sign conflict of interest certification statements affirming their compliance with their official oath and specific provisions of Texas statutes related to ethical behavior. 57.01.5 Each officer or employee of the System and of the component universities is expected to obey all federal, state, and local laws and is subject to disciplinary action for a violation of those laws. (Policy last reviewed 08/24/17) 4800 Calhoun, Houston Texas 77004 © 2021 University of Houston System Contacts • Report Copyright Infringement • Texas.gov • Texas Homeland Security • TRAIL • Fraud Reporting • Fraud & Non-Compliance Hotline • Linking Notice • Privacy Notice • Open Records/Public Information Act • Institutional Résumé • Required Reports • Electronic & Information Resources Accessibility • Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Awareness • UH System Policies

About Board of Regents Chancellor Governmental Relations Offices News Quick Links HomeBoard of RegentsHistorical Board of Regents Board Members Committee Structure Meetings Code of Ethics Bylaws Policies Priorities Galleries FAQ Historical Gallery Former Regents Office Staff Historical Former Regents Gallery 4800 Calhoun, Houston Texas 77004 © 2021 University of Houston System Contacts • Report Copyright Infringement • Texas.gov • Texas Homeland Security • TRAIL • Fraud Reporting • Fraud & Non-Compliance Hotline • Linking Notice • Privacy Notice • Open Records/Public Information Act • Institutional Résumé • Required Reports • Electronic & Information Resources Accessibility • Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Awareness • UH System Policies