Section 391.010 - Conflict of Interest in Provision of Legal Services(a) A member of the governing body of a commission or a person who provides legal services to a commission may not:(1) provide legal representation before or to the commission on behalf of a governmental unit located, in whole or in part, within the boundaries of the commission; or(2) be a shareholder, partner, or employee of a law firm that provides those legal services to the governmental unit.(b) A person who violates Subsection (a) may not receive compensation or reimbursement for expenses from the commission or governmental unit.Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 391.010
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1987.