Texas Utilities Code
§ 13.043 — PROHIBITION ON EMPLOYMENT OR REPRESENTATION
UT § 13.043Title 2. PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY ACT · Part A. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL UTILITIES · Ch. 13. OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL · Art. C. OFFICE PERSONNEL
Statute text
View on source(a)A former counsel may not make any communication to or appearance before the commission or an officer or employee of the commission before the second anniversary of the date the person ceases to serve as counsel if the communication or appearance is made:
(1)on behalf of another person in connection with any matter on which the person seeks official action; or
(2)with the intent to influence a commission decision or action, unless acting on his or her own behalf and without remuneration.
(b)A former counsel may not represent any person or receive compensation for services rendered on behalf of any person regarding a matter before the commission before the second anniversary of the date the person ceases to serve as counsel.
(c)A person commits an offense if the person violates this section. An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor.
(d)An employee of the office may not:
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Legislative history
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 405, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.