TITLE texas-ethics-commision

Advisory Opinion Request

AOR-535 The Texas Ethics Commission has been asked to consider whether the description of a cash or cash equivalent gift of over $250 that is reportable under §572.023 (7) of the Government Code is required to include the value of the gift or merely report the method of conveyance of the gift, such as for example, an "envelope," or "pieces of paper."

The Texas Ethics Commission is authorized by §571.091 of the Government Code to issue advisory opinions in regard to the following statutes: (1) Chapter 572, Government Code; (2) Chapter 302, Government Code; (3) Chapter 303, Government Code; (4) Chapter 305, Government Code; (5) Chapter 2004, Government Code; (6) Title 15, Election Code; (7) Chapter 159, Local Government Code; (8) Chapter 36, Penal Code; and (9) Chapter 39, Penal Code.

Questions on particular submissions should be addressed to the Texas Ethics Commission, P.O. Box 12070, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711-2070, (512) 463-5800.

Natalia Luna Ashley

General Counsel

Texas Ethics Commission

Filed: August 15, 2006