Texas Government Code Title 5, Chapter 553 - Public Disclosure

SUBCHAPTER A DISCLOSURE BY PUBLIC SERVANT OF INTEREST IN PROPERTY TO BE ACQUIRED WITH PUBLIC FUNDS

• Texas Section 553.001 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Public funds" includes only funds collected by or through a government. (2) "Public servant" means a person who is elected, appointed,...
• Texas Section 553.002 - Disclosure Of Interest In Property
  (a) A public servant who has a legal or equitable interest in property that is to be acquired with public funds shall file an affidavit...

SUBCHAPTER B FAILURE BY PUBLIC OFFICER TO PUBLISH LEGAL NOTICE OR FINANCIAL STATEMENT

• Texas Section 553.003 - Criminal Penalty; Presumption
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 553.002 and the person has actual notice of the acquisition or intended acquisition of...
• Texas Section 553.021 - Definition
  In this subchapter, "public officer" means an officer of the state or of a county, municipality, or school district of the state. Added by Acts...
• Texas Section 553.022 - Failure To Publish Legal Notice Or Financial Statement; Civil Penalty
  (a) A public officer who is required by law to publish a legal notice or financial statement commits nonfeasance of office if the officer fails...
• Texas Section 553.023 - Enforcement
  (a) The county or district attorney of the county in which a public officer who commits nonfeasance of office under Section 553.022 resides may file...

Last modified: September 28, 2016