Conflicts of Interest; Constitutional Law - Texas; Public Officeholders; Ethics; Legislature; Legislators; Municipalities; Public Funds
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Texas Attorney General Opinion
Article XVI, section 40(d) precludes legislators from providing services as an employee of local government|Legislator's acceptance of payment from local government for lobbying, authority and limitations|Legislator as employee of local government, prohibited by Texas Constitution article XVI, section 40(d)|Legislators precluded by Texas Constitution article XVI, section 40(d) from providing services as employee of local government
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