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Texas Local Government Code

§ 161.202 — CIVIL PENALTY FOR DELAY OR VIOLATION

LG § 161.202Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Ch. 161. COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES · Art. E. ENFORCEMENT

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(a)The commission may impose a civil penalty of not more than $500 for each delay in complying with a commission order.
(b)The commission may impose a civil penalty of not more than $4,000 for a violation of the ethics code adopted by the commission.
(c)A penalty paid under this section shall be deposited to the credit of the general fund of the county.
(d)This section is cumulative of any other available sanctions under this chapter.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.

Source: Texas Local Government Code § 161.202 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.