Conflicts Disclosure Statements

Originally enacted by H.B. 914 in 2005, Chapter 176 requires local government officers to disclose certain relationships with vendors who conduct business with local government entities. Chapter 176 applies to most political subdivisions, including cities, local government corporations, boards, commissions, districts, or authorities whose members are appointed by a mayor or the city council.

Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code requires disclosure of business and employment relationships and gifts designed to ensure disclosure of financial and business relationships between officers of the local government entities and those who contact with the entities.


Conflicts Disclosure Statement 

Pursuant to Section 176.003, a local government officer must file a "Conflicts Disclosure Statement" with the City Secretary for any vendor (any person, business entity, or their agent) if the City enters into or is considering entering into a contract for the sale or purchase of real property, goods or services with the vendor, if the vendor has a family, employment, or other business relationship with the local government officer of the City or a family member of the officer, or has given a local government officer of the City or family member of the officer one or more gifts totaling more than $100 in the previous twelve (12) months.

Conflict Of Interest Questionnaire

Pursuant to Section 176.006, a vendor (any person, business entity, or their agent) who enters or seeks to enter into a contract with the City, whether they are successful or not, for the sale or purchase of real property, goods or services, must file a "Conflict Of Interest Questionnaire” with the City Secretary if the vendor has a family, employment, or other business relationship with a local government officer of the City, or has given a local government officer of the City or family member of the officer one or more gifts totaling more than $100 in the previous twelve (12) months.