Tex. Gov't Code Section 572.026
Filing Dates for State Officers and State Party Chairs


(a)

Not later than April 30 each year, a state officer or a state party chair shall file the financial statement as required by this subchapter.

(b)

An individual who is appointed to serve as a salaried appointed officer or an appointed officer of a major state agency or who is appointed to fill a vacancy in an elective office shall file a financial statement not later than the 30th day after the date of appointment or the date of qualification for the office, or if confirmation by the senate is required, before the first committee hearing on the confirmation, whichever date is earlier.

(c)

An individual who is appointed or employed as the executive head of a state agency shall file a financial statement not later than the 45th day after the date on which the individual assumes the duties of the position. A state agency shall immediately notify the commission of the appointment or employment of an executive head of the agency.

(d)

An individual required to file a financial statement under Subsection (a) may request the commission to grant an extension of not more than 60 days for filing the statement. The commission shall grant the request if it is received before the filing deadline or if a timely filing or request for extension is prevented because of physical or mental incapacity. The commission may not grant more than one extension to an individual in one year except for good cause shown.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 249, Sec. 5.05, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1253 (H.B. 1945), Sec. 3, eff. June 18, 2005.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1253 (H.B. 1945), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 248 (H.B. 2839), Sec. 1, eff. May 25, 2007.

Source: Section 572.026 — Filing Dates for State Officers and State Party Chairs, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­572.­htm#572.­026 (accessed May 18, 2024).

572.001
Policy
572.002
General Definitions
572.003
Definition: Appointed Officer of Major State Agency
572.004
Definition: Regulation
572.005
Determination of Substantial Interest
572.006
Determination of Dependent Child
572.007
Penalties Imposed by Commission
572.008
Venue
572.021
Financial Statement Required
572.022
Reporting Categories
572.023
Contents of Financial Statement in General
572.024
Information About Services for Lobbyists or Lobbyist Employers
572.025
Information About Legislators’ Representation Before Executive State Agencies
572.026
Filing Dates for State Officers and State Party Chairs
572.027
Filing Dates for Candidates
572.028
Duplicate Statements
572.029
Timeliness of Filing
572.030
Preparation and Mailing of Forms
572.031
Determination of Compliance with Subchapter
572.032
Public Access to Statements
572.033
Civil Penalty
572.034
Criminal Penalty
572.035
Removal of Personal Information for Federal Judges, State Judges, and Family Members
572.051
Standards of Conduct
572.052
Representation by Legislators Before State Agencies
572.053
Voting by Legislators on Certain Measures or Bills
572.054
Representation by Former Officer or Employee of Regulatory Agency Restricted
572.055
Certain Solicitations of Regulated Business Entities Prohibited
572.056
Contracts by State Officers with Governmental Entities
572.057
Certain Leases Prohibited
572.058
Private Interest in Measure or Decision
572.059
Independence of State and Local Officers Acting in Legislative Capacity
572.060
Solicitation of or Recommendations Regarding Contributions to Charitable Organizations and Governmental Entities
572.061
Certain Gratuities Authorized
572.069
Certain Employment for Former State Officer or Employee Restricted
572.0211
Filing by Holdover Officer Not Required
572.0251
Information About Legislative Continuances
572.0252
Information About Referrals
572.0291
Electronic Filing Required
572.0295
Amendment of Financial Statement
572.0531
Notice Required for Introduction or Sponsorship of or Voting on Certain Measures or Bills by Legislators

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 572.026’s source at texas​.gov