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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Texas Ethics Commission

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The Texas Ethics Commission is responsible for administering and enforcing sections of the election code and other statutory provisions generally governing politics and ethics in the state.

Among its key duties is the collecting and maintaining of records related to political fundraising and spending, lobbying activity reports and the filing of personal financial disclosure statements by state elected officials and officers. The commision also hears complaints related to these filings and has the authority to fine officials for violations.

Created by a constitutional amendment in 1991, the commission also recommends the salaries for certain state officials and sets the per diem payment rates for members of the Texas Legislature.

The commission is overseen by an executive director and an eight-member commission. The governor appoints four members; the liuetenant governor appoints two members; and the speaker of the Texas House appoints two members.

The commission holds several public meetings a year. Read the fiscal year 2010 budget [PDF].

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