Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 2 - TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION
Chapter 12 - SWORN COMPLAINTS
Subchapter E - FORMAL HEARING
Division 7 - DISPOSITION OF FORMAL HEARING
Section 12.175 - Resolution of Formal Hearing

Universal Citation: 1 TX Admin Code ยง 12.175

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) As provided by section RSA 571.139 of the Government Code, the commission may deliberate in private regarding the resolution of a sworn complaint or motion, including a dismissal of a complaint, a determination of whether a violation within the jurisdiction of the commission has occurred, and an appropriate penalty upon a finding of a violation. As provided by section RSA 2001.061 of the Government Code, the presiding officer may permit the executive director, general counsel, or other employee of the commission who has not participated in a hearing in the complaint for the purpose of using the special skills or knowledge of the agency and its staff in evaluating the evidence.

(b) The presiding officer may announce the commission's decision on the resolution of a sworn complaint or motion after the conclusion of a formal hearing.

(c) The commission should issue a final order within 60 days after the conclusion of a formal hearing.

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