Tex. Gov't Code Section 572.060
Solicitation of or Recommendations Regarding Contributions to Charitable Organizations and Governmental Entities

(a)

Unless otherwise prohibited by the Code of Judicial Conduct, a state officer or state employee may:

(1)

solicit from any person a contribution to:

(A)

an organization that:
(i)
is exempt from income taxation under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, by being listed under Section 501(c)(3) of that code;
(ii)
does not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of the organization’s activities; and
(iii)
has not elected under Section 501(h), Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to have that subsection apply to the organization; or

(B)

a governmental entity; or

(2)

recommend to any person that the person make a contribution to an organization or entity described by Subdivision (1).

(b)

A monetary contribution solicited or recommended as provided by Subsection (a) must:

(1)

be paid or made directly to the charitable organization or governmental entity by the person making the contribution;

(2)

be in the form of a check, money order, or similar instrument payable to the charitable organization or governmental entity; or

(3)

be in the form of a deduction from a state employee’s salary or wage payment under the state employee charitable campaign under Subchapter I (Definitions), Chapter 659 (Compensation).

(c)

A contribution solicited or recommended as provided by Subsection (a) that is not a monetary contribution must be delivered directly to the charitable organization or governmental entity by the person making the contribution.

(d)

A contribution paid as provided by Subsection (b) or delivered as provided by Subsection (c) is not:

(1)

a political contribution to, or political expenditure on behalf of, the state officer or state employee for purposes of Title 15, Election Code;

(2)

an expenditure for purposes of Chapter 305 (Registration of Lobbyists); or

(3)

a benefit to the state officer or state employee for purposes of Sections 36.08 (Gift to Public Servant by Person Subject to His Jurisdiction) and 36.09 (Offering Gift to Public Servant), Penal Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 53 (H.B. 762), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

Source: Section 572.060 — Solicitation of or Recommendations Regarding Contributions to Charitable Organizations and Governmental Entities, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­572.­htm#572.­060 (accessed May 11, 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
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Accessed:
May 11, 2024

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