In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added section 2252.908 of the Government Code. The law states that a governmental entity or state agency may not enter into certain contracts with a business entity unless the business entity submits a disclosure of interested parties to the governmental entity or state agency at the time the business entity submits the signed contract to the governmental entity or state agency. The law applies only to a contract of a governmental entity or state agency that either (1) requires an action or vote by the governing body of the entity or agency before the contract may be signed or (2) has a value of at least $1 million. The disclosure requirement applies to a contract entered into on or after January 1, 2016. Chapter 176: House Bill 1491 contains requirements for the disclosure of business and employment relationships and gifts designed to insure disclosure of financial and business relationships between officers of local government entities and those who contract with the entities. These requirements affect not only local government officers, but also persons doing business with local governmental entities. For additional information about Conflicts Disclosure law, filing instructions, or to view forms CIQ or CIS, click on the selections below. Chapter 176: Conflict of Interest Disclosures (HB 1491) Form CIQ - Conflict of Interest Questionnaire - Vendor Form CIS - Conflicts Disclosure Statement - Government Official |