What types of issues are covered by Texas conflict of interest laws?
Texas conflict of interest statutes do not address every conceivable conflict that may arise for a city official. In fact, chapter 171 conflict laws only cover two types of conflicts of interest: • Business Entity Conflicts: conflicts due to a city official’s substantial interest in a “business entity” that has an issue before the city; (8) or • Real Property Conflicts: conflicts due to a city official’s substantial interest in “real property” that would be affected by a city action. (9) If an item is being considered by a city official that does not involve a business entity or real property, then chapter 171 conflict of interest laws would not be applicable. (10) What is the definition of a “business entity” for purposes of the conflict of interest laws? For purposes of Texas conflict of interest laws, a “business entity” includes: sole proprietorships; partnerships, firms, corporations, holding companies, joint-stock companies, receiverships, trusts, and any other entity recognized
