Tex.
Gov't Code Section 2255.001
Rules
(a)
A state agency which is authorized by statute to accept money from a private donor or for which a private organization exists that is designed to further the purposes and duties of the agency shall adopt rules governing the relationship between:(1)
the donor or organization; and(2)
the agency and its employees.(b)
Rules adopted under this section shall govern all aspects of conduct of the agency and its employees in the relationship, including:(1)
administration and investment of funds received by the organization for the benefit of the agency;(2)
use of an employee or property of the agency by the donor or organization;(3)
service by an officer or employee of the agency as an officer or director of the donor or organization; and(4)
monetary enrichment of an officer or employee of the agency by the donor or organization.(c)
A rule adopted under this section may not conflict with or supersede a requirement of a statute regulating:(1)
the conduct of an employee of a state agency; or(2)
the procedures of a state agency.(d)
A newly created state agency shall adopt rules under this section as soon as possible after its creation.(e)
In this section, “state agency” means a department, commission, board, office, or other agency in the executive branch of state government created by the constitution or a statute of this state, including a university system or an institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003 (Definitions), Education Code.
Source:
Section 2255.001 — Rules, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2255.htm#2255.001 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
