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.
Source:
Section 9054.0204 — Disqualification of Directors, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.9054.htm#9054.0204 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
