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TX Govt Code § 572.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest|Subchapter B. Personal Financial Statement|Section 572.027. Filing Dates for Candidates

Sec. 572.027.  FILING DATES FOR CANDIDATES.  (a)  An individual who is a partisan or independent candidate for an office as an elected officer shall file the financial statement required by this subchapter not later than the later of:(1)  the 60th day after the date of the regular filing deadline for an application for a place on the ballot in the general primary election; or(2)  February 12.(b)  If the deadline under which a candidate files an application for a place on the ballot, other than the regular filing deadline for an independent candidate, or files a declaration of write-in candidacy falls after the date of the regular filing deadline for candidates in the general primary election, the candidate shall file the financial statement not later than the 30th day after that later deadline.  However, if that deadline falls after the 35th day before the date of the election in which the candidate is running, the candidate shall file the statement not later than the fifth day before the date of that election.(c)  An individual who is a candidate in a special election for an office as an elected officer shall file the financial statement not later than the fifth day before the date of that election.(d)  An individual nominated to fill a vacancy in a nomination as a candidate for a position as an elected officer under Chapter 145, Election Code, shall file the financial statement not later than the 15th day after the date the certificate of nomination required by Section 145.037 or 145.038, Election Code, is filed.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1134, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 239 (S.B. 431), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Govt Code § 572.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest|Subchapter B. Personal Financial Statement|Section 572.028. Duplicate Statements

Sec. 572.028.  DUPLICATE STATEMENTS.  If an individual has filed a financial statement under one provision of this subchapter covering the preceding calendar year, the individual is not required to file a financial statement required under another provision of this subchapter to cover that same year if, before the deadline for filing the statement under the other provision, the individual notifies the commission in writing that the individual has already filed a financial statement under the provision specified.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 572.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest|Subchapter B. Personal Financial Statement|Section 572.029. Timeliness of Filing

Sec. 572.029.  TIMELINESS OF FILING.  (a)  The deadline for filing a financial statement required by this subchapter is 5 p.m. of the last day designated in the applicable provision for filing the statement.(b)  If the last day for filing the financial statement is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday included under Subchapter B, Chapter 662, the statement is timely if filed on the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or listed holiday.(c)  A financial statement is timely filed if it is properly addressed and placed in the United States Post Office or in the hands of a common or contract carrier not later than the last day for filing the financial statement.  The post office cancellation mark or the receipt mark of a common or contract carrier is prima facie evidence of the date the statement was deposited with the post office or carrier.  The individual filing the statement may show by competent evidence that the actual date of posting was different from that shown by the marks.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 572.0291 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest|Subchapter B. Personal Financial Statement|Section 572.0291. Electronic Filing Required

Sec. 572.0291.  ELECTRONIC FILING REQUIRED.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a financial statement filed with the commission must be filed by computer diskette, modem, or other means of electronic transfer, using computer software provided by the commission or computer software that meets commission specifications for a standard file format.(b)  An individual who was appointed to office and who is required to file a financial statement with the commission under this subchapter may file the financial statement by certified mail.  The filing by mail must be in compliance with Section 572.029.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (H.B. 3683), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 243 (H.B. 791), Sec. 1, eff. May 29, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 572.0295 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest|Subchapter B. Personal Financial Statement|Section 572.0295. Amendment of Financial Statement

Sec. 572.0295.  AMENDMENT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT.  (a)  A person who files a financial statement under this chapter may amend the person's statement.(b)  A financial statement that is amended is considered to have been filed on the date on which the original statement was filed if:(1)  the amendment is made on or before the 14th day after the date the person filing the statement learns of an error or omission in the original statement;(2)  the original financial statement was made in good faith and without an intent to mislead or to misrepresent the information contained in the statement; and(3)  the person filing the amendment accompanies the amendment with a declaration that:(A)  the person became aware of the error or omission in the original statement during the preceding 14 days; and(B)  the original statement was made in good faith and without intent to mislead or to misrepresent the information contained in the statement.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 439 (H.B. 501), Sec. 2, eff. January 8, 2019.|
TX Govt Code § 572.030 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest|Subchapter B. Personal Financial Statement|Section 572.030. Preparation and Mailing of Forms

Sec. 572.030.  PREPARATION AND MAILING OF FORMS.  (a)  The commission shall design forms that may be used for filing the financial statement under this subchapter.(b)  The commission shall mail to each individual required to file under this subchapter a notice that:(1)  states that the individual is required to file a financial statement under this subchapter;(2)  identifies the filing dates for the financial statement as provided by Sections 572.026 and 572.027;(3)  describes the manner in which the individual may obtain the financial statement forms and instructions from the commission's Internet website;(4)  states that on request of the individual, the commission will mail to the individual a copy of the financial statement forms and instructions; and(5)  states, if applicable, the fee for mailing the forms and instructions and the manner in which the individual may pay the fee.(c)  The notice required by Subsection (b) must be mailed:(1)  before the 30th day before the deadline for filing the financial statement under Section 572.026(a) or (c), except as otherwise provided by this subsection;(2)  not later than the 15th day after the applicable deadline for filing an application for a place on the ballot or a declaration of write-in candidacy for candidates required to file under Section 572.027(a), (b), or (c);(3)  not later than the seventh day after the date of appointment for individuals required to file under Section 572.026(b), or if the legislature is in session, sooner if possible;  and(4)  not later than the fifth day after the date the certificate of nomination is filed for candidates required to file under Section 574.027(d).(d)  The commission shall mail a copy of the financial statement forms and instructions to an individual not later than the third business day after the date the commission receives the individual's request for the forms and instructions.(e)  The commission may charge a fee for mailing the financial statement forms and instructions to an individual.  The amount of the fee may not exceed the reasonable cost of producing and mailing the forms and instructions.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1134, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 299 (H.B. 1652), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.|
TX Govt Code § 572.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest|Subchapter B. Personal Financial Statement|Section 572.031. Determination of Compliance With Subchapter

Sec. 572.031.  DETERMINATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH SUBCHAPTER.  (a)  The commission shall conduct a continuing survey to determine whether all individuals required to file financial statements under this subchapter have filed statements in compliance with this subchapter.(b)  If the commission determines that an individual has failed to file the statement in compliance with this subchapter, the commission shall send a written statement of the determination to the appropriate prosecuting attorneys of the state.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 572.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest|Subchapter B. Personal Financial Statement|Section 572.032. Public Access to Statements

Sec. 572.032.  PUBLIC ACCESS TO STATEMENTS.  (a)  Financial statements filed under this subchapter are public records.  The commission shall maintain the statements in separate alphabetical files and in a manner that is accessible to the public during regular office hours. Text of subsection as amended by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 983 (H.B. 776), Sec. 1 (a-1)  The commission shall remove the home address, the telephone number, and the names of the dependent children of an individual from a financial statement filed by the individual under this subchapter before:(1)  permitting a member of the public to view the statement;(2)  providing a copy of the statement to a member of the public; or(3)  making the statement available to the public on the commission's Internet website, if the commission makes statements filed under this subchapter available on its website. Text of subsection as amended by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 15 (a-1)  Before permitting a member of the public to view a financial statement filed under this subchapter or providing a copy of the statement to a member of the public, the commission shall remove from the statement, if applicable, the home address of:(1)  a judge or justice; or(2)  a member of the governing board or executive head of the Texas Civil Commitment Office.(b)  During the one-year period following the filing of a financial statement, each time a person requests to see the financial statement, excluding the commission or a commission employee acting on official business, the commission shall place in the file a statement of the person's name and address, whom the person represents, and the date of the request.  The commission shall retain that statement in the file for one year after the date the requested financial statement is filed.(c)  After the second anniversary of the date the individual ceases to be a state officer, the commission may and on notification from the former state officer shall destroy each financial statement filed by the state officer.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 638 (H.B. 842), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 1576), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2017.Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 983 (H.B. 776), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2017.|
TX Govt Code § 572.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest|Subchapter B. Personal Financial Statement|Section 572.033. Civil Penalty

Sec. 572.033.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  The commission shall determine from any available evidence whether a statement required to be filed under this subchapter is late.  On making a determination that the statement is late, the commission shall immediately mail a notice of the determination to the individual responsible for filing the statement and to the appropriate attorney for the state.(b)  If a statement is determined to be late, the individual responsible for filing the statement is liable to the state for a civil penalty of $500. If a statement is more than 30 days late, the commission shall issue a warning of liability by registered mail to the individual responsible for the filing.  If the penalty is not paid before the 10th day after the date on which the warning is received, the individual is liable for a civil penalty in an amount determined by commission rule, but not to exceed $10,000.(c)  This section is cumulative of any other available sanction for a late filing of a sworn statement.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 5.06, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 572.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest|Subchapter B. Personal Financial Statement|Section 572.034. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 572.034.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  An individual commits an offense if the individual is a state officer or candidate or state party chair and knowingly and wilfully fails to file a financial statement as required by this subchapter.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.(c)  In a prosecution for failure to file a financial statement under this section, it is a defense that the individual did not receive copies of the financial statement form required by this subchapter to be mailed to the individual.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1253 (H.B. 1945), Sec. 5, eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Govt Code § 572.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest|Subchapter B. Personal Financial Statement|Section 572.035. Removal of Personal Information for Federal Judges, State Judges, and Family Members

Sec. 572.035.  REMOVAL OF PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR FEDERAL JUDGES, STATE JUDGES, AND FAMILY MEMBERS.  (a)  On receiving notice from the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System of the judge's qualification for the judge's office, the commission shall remove or redact from any financial statement, or information derived from a financial statement, that is available to the public the residence address of a federal judge, including a federal bankruptcy judge, a state judge, or a family member of a federal judge, including a federal bankruptcy judge, or a state judge.(b)  In this section, "family member" has the meaning assigned by Section 31.006, Finance Code.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 190 (S.B. 42), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2017.Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 383 (S.B. 1134), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Govt Code § 572.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest|Subchapter C. Standards of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Provisions|Section 572.052. Representation by Legislators Before State Agencies; Criminal Offense

Sec. 572.052.  REPRESENTATION BY LEGISLATORS BEFORE STATE AGENCIES;  CRIMINAL OFFENSE.  (a)  A member of the legislature may not, for compensation, represent another person before a state agency in the executive branch of state government unless the representation:(1)  is pursuant to an attorney-client relationship in a criminal law matter;  or(2)  involves the filing of documents that involve only ministerial acts on the part of the commission, agency, board, department, or officer.(b)  A member of the legislature commits an offense if the member violates this section.  An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1134, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 5.07, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 572.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest|Subchapter C. Standards of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Provisions|Section 572.053. Voting by Legislators on Certain Measures or Bills; Criminal Offense

Sec. 572.053.  VOTING BY LEGISLATORS ON CERTAIN MEASURES OR BILLS;  CRIMINAL OFFENSE.  (a)  A member of the legislature may not vote on a measure or a bill, other than a measure that will affect an entire class of business entities, that will directly benefit a specific business transaction of a business entity in which the member has a controlling interest.(b)  In this section, "controlling interest" includes:(1)  an ownership interest or participating interest by virtue of shares, stock, or otherwise that exceeds 10 percent;(2)  membership on the board of directors or other governing body of the business entity;  or(3)  service as an officer of the business entity.(c)  A member of the legislature commits an offense if the member violates this section.  An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|
TX Govt Code § 572.0531 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest|Subchapter C. Standards of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Provisions|Section 572.0531. Notice Required for Introduction or Sponsorship of or Voting on Certain Measures or Bills by Legislators

Sec. 572.0531.  NOTICE REQUIRED FOR INTRODUCTION OR SPONSORSHIP OF OR VOTING ON CERTAIN MEASURES OR BILLS BY LEGISLATORS.  (a)  A member shall file a notice as required by Subsection (b) before introducing, sponsoring, or voting on a measure or bill if the member's spouse or a person related to the member within the first degree by consanguinity, as determined under Subchapter B, Chapter 573, is registered as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 with respect to the subject matter of the measure or bill.(b)  A member of the house of representatives to whom Subsection (a) applies shall file a written notice of that fact with the chief clerk of the house of representatives.  A senator to whom Subsection (a) applies shall file a written notice of that fact with the secretary of the senate.  The member shall also file a notice with the commission.  A notice filed under this subsection must:(1)  identify:(A)  the member;(B)  the measure, bill, or class of measures or bills with respect to which the notice is required under this section;  and(C)  the person registered as a lobbyist;  and(2)  be included in the journal of the house to which the member belongs.(c)  A person related to the member to whom Subsection (a) applies shall file a notice with the commission identifying:(1)  the person;(2)  the member;  and(3)  the class of measures or bills with respect to which notice is required under this section.(d)  A person related to the member to whom Subsection (a) applies shall file the notice required by Subsection (c) not later than:(1)  the beginning of a regular or special legislative session as to which the person is registered as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 and will communicate directly with a member of the legislative branch with respect to the measure, bill, or class of measures or bills;  or(2)  the seventh business day after the day the person agrees to accept reimbursement or compensation to communicate directly with a member of the legislative branch with respect to the measure, bill, or class of measures or bills, if the person agrees to accept the reimbursement or compensation after the beginning of a legislative session.(e)  A member of the legislature who violates this section is subject to discipline by the house to which the member belongs, as provided by Section 11, Article III, Texas Constitution.(f)  In this section, "communicates directly with" and "member of the legislative branch" have the meanings assigned by Section 305.002.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 5.08, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Govt Code § 572.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Government Code|Title 5 - Open Government; Ethics|Subtitle B - Ethics|Chapter 572 - Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest|Subchapter C. Standards of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Provisions|Section 572.055. Certain Solicitations of Regulated Business Entities Prohibited; Criminal Offense

Sec. 572.055.  CERTAIN SOLICITATIONS OF REGULATED BUSINESS ENTITIES PROHIBITED;  CRIMINAL OFFENSE.  (a)  An association or organization of employees of a regulatory agency may not solicit, accept, or agree to accept anything of value from a business entity regulated by that agency and from which the business entity must obtain a permit to operate that business in this state or from an individual directly or indirectly connected with that business entity.(b)  A business entity regulated by a regulatory agency and from which the business entity must obtain a permit to operate that business in this state or an individual directly or indirectly connected with that business entity may not offer, confer, or agree to confer on an association or organization of employees of that agency anything of value.(c)  This section does not apply to an agency regulating the operation or inspection of motor vehicles or an agency charged with enforcing the parks and wildlife laws of this state.(d)  A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly violates this section.  An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.|