Definitions

Sec. 161.151. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Category One violation" means a violation of the ethics code adopted by the commission as to which it is generally not difficult to ascertain whether the violation occurred or did not occur, including: (A) the failure by a person required to file a statement or report required under the ethics code to: (i) file the statement or report in a manner that complies with applicable requirements; or (ii) file the statement or report in a timely manner; (B) a misrepresentation in a report required under the ethics code; or (C) a failure to respond in a timely manner to a written notice under Section 161.156(b). (2) "Category Two violation" means a violation of the ethics code adopted by the commission that is not a Category One violation. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.