Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 9054.0204
Disqualification of Directors


(a)

A member of the governing body of another political subdivision is disqualified from serving as a director.

(b)

A director is disqualified from serving as a director if:

(1)

the director is appointed or elected as a member of the governing body of another political subdivision; or

(2)

the board determines a relationship or employment exists that constitutes a disqualification under Section 49.052 (Disqualification of Directors)(a), Water Code.

(c)

A person is disqualified from serving as a director if the person or a relative of the person within the third degree by consanguinity or affinity, as determined by Chapter 573 (Degrees of Relationship; Nepotism Prohibitions), Government Code:

(1)

received 10 percent or more of gross income for the previous year from a business entity or other organization, other than a governmental entity, that receives money from the district;

(2)

is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization, other than a governmental entity, that receives money from the district;

(3)

directly or indirectly owns or controls more than a 10 percent interest in the fair market value of a business or other organization that receives money from the district;

(4)

serves as a corporate officer or member of the board of directors of a business entity or other organization that receives money from the district;

(5)

is a creditor, debtor, or guarantor in an amount of $5,000 or more of a person or business entity that receives money from the district;

(6)

uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or money from the district other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law; or

(7)

is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 (Registration of Lobbyists), Government Code, because of the person’s activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the district.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1109 (S.B. 1056), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2023.

Source: Section 9054.0204 — Disqualification of Directors, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­9054.­htm#9054.­0204 (accessed May 4, 2024).

Accessed:
May 4, 2024

§ 9054.0204’s source at texas​.gov