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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A person is not eligible for appointment as public counsel if the person or the person's spouse:
(1) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization that holds a license, certificate of authority, or other authorization from the department or division or that receives funds from the department or division;
(2) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization receiving funds from the department, division, or the office; or
(3) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods or funds from the department, division, or the office, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Labor Code - LAB § 404.053. Business Interest; Service as Public Counsel - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/labor-code/lab-sect-404-053/
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