Texas § SD.7201.071 - PROHIBITED CONDUCT FOR DIRECTORS AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

§ SD.7201.071. PROHIBITED CONDUCT FOR DIRECTORS AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

PROHIBITED CONDUCT FOR DIRECTORS AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES. A director or district employee may not: (1) accept or solicit any gift, favor, or service that: (A) might reasonably influence the director or employee in the discharge of an official duty; or (B) the director or employee knows or should know is offered with the intent to influence the director's or employee's official conduct; (2) accept other employment or engage in a business or professional activity that the director or employee might reasonably expect would require or induce the director or employee to disclose confidential information acquired in the course of the director's or employee's duties under this chapter; (3) accept other employment or compensation that could reasonably be expected to impair the director's or employee's independent judgment in the performance of the director's or employee's duties under this chapter; (4) make personal investments that could reasonably be expected to create a substantial conflict between the director's or employee's private interest and the interest of the district; (5) intentionally or knowingly solicit, accept, or agree to accept a benefit for the director's or employee's exercise of powers under this chapter or performance of duties under this chapter in favor of a third party; (6) have a personal interest in an agreement executed by the district; or (7) be employed by, participate in the management of, or have a substantial interest in a business entity or other organization, other than a governmental entity, that receives money from the district. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 702 (S.B. 2552 ), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2019. Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 474 (S.B. 630 ), Sec. 5, eff. June 14, 2021.