Description
The Texas Ethics Commission is seeking law firms to provide outside counsel services in various areas of law, including election code, government code, and constitutional law. The selected firms will be added to a referral list and may be contacted when the Commission needs representation in specific matters. The contract term is expected to commence on the date of signing and terminate on August 31, 2027. The Commission is looking for firms with experience in the specified areas of law and a strong track record of providing high-quality legal services.
Some key areas of law include:
• Title 15, Election Code, concerning political contributions and expenditures, and political advertising
• Chapter 302, Government Code, concerning the election of the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives
• Chapter 303, Government Code, concerning the governor for a day and speaker's reunion day ceremonies
• Chapter 305, Government Code, concerning lobbyist registration, reports, and activities
• Chapter 571, Government Code, concerning the powers and duties of the TEC
• Chapter 572, Government Code, concerning personal financial disclosure of state officers and conduct of state officers and employees
• Chapter 2004 Government Code, concerning representation before state agencies
• Section 2152.064, Government Code, concerning Conflict of Interest in Certain Transactions involving the Texas Facilities Commission
• Section 2155.003, Government Code, concerning Conflict of Interest involving the Office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
• U.S. Const. amend. I, concerning the constitutionality of laws under the TEC’s jurisdiction
• Tex. Const. Art. 1, sec. 8