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TX Govt Code § 557.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle A - Open Government|Chapter 557 - Sedition, Sabotage, and Communism|Subchapter B. Sabotage|Section 557.013. Enforcement

Sec. 557.013.  ENFORCEMENT.  The attorney general, a district or county attorney, the department, and any law enforcement officer of this state shall enforce this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 557.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle A - Open Government|Chapter 557 - Sedition, Sabotage, and Communism|Subchapter C. Communism|Section 557.021. Definitions

Sec. 557.021.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Communist" means a person who commits an act reasonably calculated to further the overthrow of the government:(A)  by force or violence;  or(B)  by unlawful or unconstitutional means and replace it with a communist government.(2)  "Department" means the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.(3)  "Government" means the government of this state or any of its political subdivisions.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 557.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle A - Open Government|Chapter 557 - Sedition, Sabotage, and Communism|Subchapter C. Communism|Section 557.022. Restrictions

Sec. 557.022.  RESTRICTIONS.  (a)  The name of a communist may not be printed on the ballot for any primary or general election in this state or a political subdivision of this state.(b)  A person may not hold a nonelected office or position with the state or any political subdivision of the state if:(1)  any of the compensation for the office or position comes from public funds of this state or a political subdivision of this state;  and(2)  the employer or superior of the person has reasonable grounds to believe that the person is a communist.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 557.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle A - Open Government|Chapter 557 - Sedition, Sabotage, and Communism|Subchapter C. Communism|Section 557.023. Enforcement

Sec. 557.023.  ENFORCEMENT.  The attorney general, a district or county attorney, the department, and any law enforcement officer of this state shall enforce this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 571.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 571.001. Purpose

Sec. 571.001.  PURPOSE.  It is the policy of the legislature to protect the constitutional privilege of free suffrage by regulating elections and prohibiting undue influence while also protecting the constitutional right of the governed to apply to their government for the redress of grievances.  This chapter is intended to achieve those purposes and shall be construed to achieve the following objectives:(1)  to control and reduce the cost of elections;(2)  to eliminate opportunities for undue influence over elections and governmental actions;(3)  to disclose fully information related to expenditures and contributions for elections and for petitioning the government;(4)  to enhance the potential for individual participation in electoral and governmental processes;  and(5)  to ensure the public's confidence and trust in its government.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 571.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 571.002. Definitions

Sec. 571.002.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Commission" means the Texas Ethics Commission.(2)  "Complainant" means an individual who files a sworn complaint with the commission.(2-a)  "Executive director" means the executive director of the commission.(3)  "Political party" includes only a political party required to hold a primary election under Section 172.001, Election Code.(4)  "Respondent" means a person who is alleged to have committed a violation of a rule adopted by or a law administered and enforced by the commission.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 571.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.021. Texas Ethics Commission

Sec. 571.021.  TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION.  This chapter applies to the Texas Ethics Commission created under Article III, Section 24a, of the Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 571.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.022. Sunset Provision

Sec. 571.022.  SUNSET PROVISION.  The commission is subject to review under Chapter 325 (Texas Sunset Act), but is not abolished under that chapter.  The commission shall be reviewed during the periods in which state agencies abolished in 2013 and every 12th year after that year are reviewed.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1449, Sec. 2.05, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 1.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (S.B. 652), Sec. 1.03, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Govt Code § 571.0221 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.0221. Discrimination Prohibited

Sec. 571.0221.  DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.  Appointments to the commission shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, age, national origin, or religion of the appointees.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 571.033 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 1.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 571.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.023. Presiding Officer

Sec. 571.023.  PRESIDING OFFICER.  The members of the commission shall elect annually the presiding officer of the commission.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 571.0231 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.0231. Restriction on Commission Membership

Sec. 571.0231.  RESTRICTION ON COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP.  A person may not be a member of the commission if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 1.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 571.0232 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.0232. Grounds for Removal

Sec. 571.0232.  GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.  (a)  It is a ground for removal from the commission that a member:(1)  does not have at the time of taking office the qualifications required by Section 24a, Article III, Texas Constitution;(2)  does not maintain during service on the commission the qualifications required by Section 24a, Article III, Texas Constitution;(3)  is ineligible for membership under Section 571.0231;(4)  cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term;  or(5)  is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled commission meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the commission.(b)  The validity of an action of the commission is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a commission member exists.(c)  If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the executive director shall notify the presiding officer of the commission of the potential ground.  The presiding officer shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.  If the potential ground for removal involves the presiding officer, the executive director shall notify the next highest ranking officer of the commission, who shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 1.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 571.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.024. Expenses

Sec. 571.024.  EXPENSES.  A member of the commission is entitled to travel expenses incurred in performing official duties and to a per diem equal to the maximum amount allowed on January 1 of that year for federal employees per diem for federal income tax purposes, subject to the same limitations for members of state boards and commissions in the General Appropriations Act.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 571.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.025. Meetings

Sec. 571.025.  MEETINGS.  The commission shall meet at least once each calendar quarter and at other times at the call of the presiding officer.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 571.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.026. Quorum; Vote Required

Sec. 571.026.  QUORUM;  VOTE REQUIRED.  (a)  A majority of the membership of the commission constitutes a quorum.(b)  A vacancy on the commission may not be considered in determining the membership of the commission for the purpose of a quorum.(c)  An action or recommendation of the commission requiring a vote of the commission is not valid unless:(1)  the action or recommendation is approved by a record vote taken at a meeting of the commission with a quorum present;  and(2)  except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the action or recommendation receives an affirmative vote of a majority of the membership of the commission.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 1.04, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 571.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.027. Prohibited Participation

Sec. 571.027.  PROHIBITED PARTICIPATION.  (a)  A member of the commission may not participate in a commission proceeding relating to any of the following actions if the member is the subject of the action:(1)  a formal investigation by the commission;(2)  a sworn complaint filed with the commission;  or(3)  a motion adopted by vote of at least six members of the commission.(b)  A member of the commission may not participate in or vote on any matter before the commission if the matter concerns the member directly or an individual related to the member within the second degree by affinity or consanguinity.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 1.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 571.0271 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.0271. Commission Member Training

Sec. 571.0271.  COMMISSION MEMBER TRAINING.  (a)  A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the commission may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the commission until the person completes a training program that complies with this section.(b)  The training program must provide the person with information regarding:(1)  the legislation that created the commission;(2)  the programs operated by the commission;(3)  the role and functions of the commission;(4)  the rules of the commission, with an emphasis on the rules that relate to disciplinary and investigatory authority;(5)  the current budget for the commission;(6)  the results of the most recent formal audit of the commission;(7)  the requirements of:(A)  the open meetings law, Chapter 551;(B)  the public information law, Chapter 552;(C)  the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001;  and(D)  other laws relating to public officials, including conflict-of-interest laws;  and(8)  any applicable ethics policies adopted by the commission.(c)  A person appointed to the commission is entitled to reimbursement, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program regardless of whether the attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 1.06, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 571.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.028. Prohibited Candidacy

Sec. 571.028.  PROHIBITED CANDIDACY.  A member of the commission may not be a candidate for an elective public office for 12 months after the date on which the member ends service on the commission.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 571.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.029. Staff

Sec. 571.029.  STAFF.  (a)  The commission may employ staff, including an executive director and a general counsel, necessary to administer the commission's functions.(b)  The commission may not employ a person and an employee of the commission may not continue in employment with the commission if the person at the time of employment or while employed by the commission is:(1)  an officer of a political party, a political subdivision, or a political committee;(2)  a person required to be registered under Chapter 305;(3)  a candidate or campaign treasurer subject to Title 15, Election Code;  or(4)  a member of the legislature.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 571.030 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.030. Separation of Responsibilities

Sec. 571.030.  SEPARATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES.  The commission shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the commission and the management responsibilities of the executive director and the staff of the commission.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 1.06, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 571.0301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.0301. Information to Members and Employees

Sec. 571.0301.  INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES.  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to members and employees of the commission, as often as necessary, information regarding the requirements for office or employment under this chapter, including information regarding a person's responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 1.06, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 571.0302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.0302. Equal Employment Policy

Sec. 571.0302.  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT POLICY.  (a)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.(b)  The policy statement must include:(1)  personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the intent of the commission to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code;  and(2)  an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the commission's personnel is in accordance with state and federal law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with state and federal law.(c)  The policy statement must:(1)  be updated annually;(2)  be reviewed by the state Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (b)(1);  and(3)  be filed with the governor's office.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 1.06, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 571.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.031. Records

Sec. 571.031.  RECORDS.  Except as provided by Sections 571.139(a) and 571.140, Chapter 552 applies to all records of the commission.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 571.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 571.032. Mailing of Notices, Decisions, and Reports

Sec. 571.032.  MAILING OF NOTICES, DECISIONS, AND REPORTS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), each written notice, decision, and report required to be sent under this chapter shall be sent by registered or certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested.(b)  After written notice under Section 571.123(b) regarding the filing of a sworn complaint has been sent to a person in the manner required by Subsection (a), the commission may send the person any additional notices regarding the complaint by regular mail unless the person has notified the commission to send all notices regarding the complaint by registered or certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 554 (S.B. 1807), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 571.061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties|Section 571.061. Laws Administered and Enforced by Commission

Sec. 571.061.  LAWS ADMINISTERED AND ENFORCED BY COMMISSION.  (a)  The commission shall administer and enforce:(1)  Chapters 302, 303, 305, 572, and 2004;(2)  Subchapter C, Chapter 159, Local Government Code, in connection with a county judicial officer, as defined by Section 159.051, Local Government Code, who elects to file a financial statement with the commission;(3)  Title 15, Election Code; and(4)  Sections 2152.064 and 2155.003.(b)  The commission shall perform any other powers or duties given to the commission under a law listed in Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 506, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 507, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1154, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 3.07, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 571.062 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties|Section 571.062. Rules

Sec. 571.062.  RULES.  (a)  The commission, on the affirmative vote of at least six members of the commission, may adopt rules to administer this chapter or any other law administered and enforced by the commission.(b)  Chapter 2001, relating to rules and rulemaking, applies to the commission to the extent consistent with this chapter.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 571.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties|Section 571.063. Rules Concerning Gifts to Regulatory Agency Officers and Employees

Sec. 571.063.  RULES CONCERNING GIFTS TO REGULATORY AGENCY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.  (a)  The commission shall require each regulatory agency in the executive branch to develop rules limiting the acceptance of gifts or other benefits from persons appearing before or regulated by the agency.  The rules must be at least as restrictive as the rules of the commission.(b)  The commission shall provide for the submission of those rules to the commission for approval.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|Sec. 571.0631.  RULES CONCERNING TECHNICAL AND CLERICAL VIOLATIONS. The commission shall adopt rules prescribing procedures for investigating and resolving technical and clerical violations of laws within the commission's jurisdiction.  For registrations and reports filed under Chapter 305, the commission shall consider clerical violations to include obvious typographical errors.  A registrant filing a registration or report under Chapter 305 may correct obvious typographical errors without penalty by filing either a corrected registration or report or an updated or amended registration or report.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 604 (H.B. 677), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Govt Code § 571.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 571 - Texas Ethics Commission|Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties|Section 571.064. Reporting and Registration Thresholds

Sec. 571.064.  REPORTING AND REGISTRATION THRESHOLDS.  (a)  If a law administered and enforced by the commission authorizes the commission to determine dollar amounts as reporting or registration thresholds, the commission shall set those thresholds in amounts that are reasonable, are in the public interest, and further the purposes of the reporting or registration law involved.(b)  If a law administered and enforced by the commission sets dollar amounts or categories of amounts as reporting thresholds or if the commission sets those amounts, the commission annually shall adjust those thresholds upward to the nearest multiple of $10 in accordance with the percentage increase for the previous year in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|