Ethics Advisory Opinions
EAO-356 (AOR-394).
Whether a state representative
may use political contributions to pay for transportation and hotel expenses
to attend the swearing-in ceremony of a United States Congressman from Texas.
SUMMARY
Whether a member of the Texas Legislature may use political contributions
to pay expenses in connection with a swearing-in ceremony for a member of
the United States Congress depends on the intent with which the expenditures
are made.
EAO-357 (AOR-395).
Whether a legislative
caucus may continue to receive contributions of personal services during
the contribution moratorium period if the agreement to provide the services
was entered into before the moratorium period.
SUMMARY
A legislative caucus must refuse contributions of personal services from
nonmembers during the moratorium period imposed by Election Code §253.0341
even if the agreement to provide the services was entered into before the
start of the moratorium period.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on January 23, 1997.
TRD-9701101
Tom Harrison
Executive Director
Texas Ethics Commission
Filed: January 24, 1997