Committee recommends aligning nepotism language with Texas government code
The committee reviewed nepotism provisions and proposed tracking state statute language (Texas Government Code chapter 573) to define disallowed relationships instead of drafting new local definitions that could conflict with state law.
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Committee members reviewed the charter’s nepotism language and noted that state law already defines prohibited relationships. A staff member pointed to the relevant statutory degrees of relationship and recommended aligning local charter text to avoid conflict or unnecessary specificity.
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