Are certain entities excluded from the definition of local governmental entity?
Yes. According to Section 176.001(3) of the Local Government Code, the term local governmental entity does not include an association, corporation, or organization of governmental entities organized to provide to its members education, assistance, products or services or to represent its members before the legislative, administrative, or judicial branches of the state or federal government. Does HB 914 apply to charter schools? No. Where are the disclosure forms located? The forms are now available on the homepage of the Texas Ethics Commission website. To access the forms, see www.ethics.state.tx.us Does the Texas Ethics Commission have jurisdiction to interpret or enforce the new law? No. Can the forms be filed with the Texas Ethics Commission? No. The conflicts disclosure statement and the vendor questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity. Can the forms be electronically filed with the records administrator? Yes. When is a local gover
