Chapter 176, Local Government Code
At its June 29, 2007, meeting the commission adopted updated Forms CIS and CIQ as required by H.B. 1491 , 80th Leg., Regular Session, which became effective May 25, 2007.
Please note that the commission does NOT have jurisdiction to interpret or enforce Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code.
Prior to H.B. 1491, the Office of the Attorney General issued the following advisory opinion and publication regarding Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code: Opinion No. GA-0446 and 2008 Texas Conflicts of Interest Laws Made Easy .
Also, please note that these forms are NOT filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.