Texas Local Government Code

§ 161.206 — FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ASSESSMENT OF SANCTION

LG § 161.206Title 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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The commission shall consider the following factors in assessing a sanction:

(1)the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, consequences, extent, and gravity of the violation;

(2)the history and extent of previous violations;

(3)the demonstrated good faith of the violator, including actions taken to rectify the consequences of the violation;

(4)the penalty necessary to deter future violations; and

(5)any other matters that justice may require.

Legislative history

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