Description
The Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) is seeking qualified law firms to provide outside counsel services in various areas of law, including election code, government code, and personal financial disclosure. The selected firms will be placed on a referral list and may be contacted by the TEC to provide legal services as needed. The contract term will be from the date of signing to August 31, 2027.
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
The TEC will evaluate responses based on the firm's demonstrated competence, knowledge, and qualifications, as well as the reasonableness of the cost proposal.