Tex. Gov't Code Section 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.

Source: Section 572.055 — Certain Solicitations of Regulated Business Entities Prohibited; Criminal Offense, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­572.­htm#572.­055 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

572.001
Policy 572.002
General Definitions 572.003
Definition: Appointed Officer of Major State Agency 572.004
Definition: Regulation 572.005
Determination of Substantial Interest 572.006
Determination of Dependent Child 572.007
Penalties Imposed by Commission 572.008
Venue 572.021
Financial Statement Required 572.022
Reporting Categories 572.023
Contents of Financial Statement in General 572.024
Information About Services for Lobbyists or Lobbyist Employers 572.025
Information About Legislators’ Representation Before Executive State Agencies 572.026
Filing Dates for State Officers and State Party Chairs 572.027
Filing Dates for Candidates 572.028
Duplicate Statements 572.029
Timeliness of Filing 572.030
Preparation and Mailing of Forms 572.031
Determination of Compliance with Subchapter 572.032
Public Access to Statements 572.033
Civil Penalty 572.034
Criminal Penalty 572.035
Removal of Personal Information for Federal Judges, State Judges, and Family Members 572.051
Standards of Conduct 572.052
Representation by Legislators Before State Agencies 572.053
Voting by Legislators on Certain Measures or Bills 572.054
Representation by Former Officer or Employee of Regulatory Agency Restricted 572.055
Certain Solicitations of Regulated Business Entities Prohibited 572.056
Contracts by State Officers with Governmental Entities 572.057
Certain Leases Prohibited 572.058
Private Interest in Measure or Decision 572.059
Independence of State and Local Officers Acting in Legislative Capacity 572.060
Solicitation of or Recommendations Regarding Contributions to Charitable Organizations and Governmental Entities 572.061
Certain Gratuities Authorized 572.069
Certain Employment for Former State Officer or Employee Restricted 572.0211
Filing by Holdover Officer Not Required 572.0251
Information About Legislative Continuances 572.0252
Information About Referrals 572.0291
Electronic Filing Required 572.0295
Amendment of Financial Statement 572.0531
Notice Required for Introduction or Sponsorship of or Voting on Certain Measures or Bills by Legislators
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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