SUBCHAPTER D.  COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AND HEARINGS

Sec. 161.151.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Category One violation" means a violation of the ethics code adopted by the commission as to which it is generally not difficult to ascertain whether the violation occurred or did not occur, including:
(A)  the failure by a person required to file a statement or report required under the ethics code to:
(i)  file the statement or report in a manner that complies with applicable requirements; or
(ii)  file the statement or report in a timely manner;
(B)  a misrepresentation in a report required under the ethics code; or
(C)  a failure to respond in a timely manner to a written notice under Section 161.156(b).
(2)  "Category Two violation" means a violation of the ethics code adopted by the commission that is not a Category One violation.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.