8-Conflict of Interest Questionnaire.pdf

This document is a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) provided by the Texas Ethics Commission for vendors doing business with local governmental entities. The form is designed to comply with Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code and reflects changes made by H.B. 23, 84th Legislature. The questionnaire requires vendors to disclose any business relationships, employment connections, or potential conflicts of interest with local government officers or their family members.

The form requires vendors to provide detailed information about their relationships with local governmental entities, including whether they or the local government officer (or family members) are receiving taxable income from each other, have business connections with corporations where the officer serves in a leadership role, or have exchanged gifts exceeding $100 in value. Vendors must file this questionnaire within seven business days of becoming aware of a potential conflict, either when contract discussions begin, proposals are submitted, or when an employment or business relationship is established. The document emphasizes the legal obligation to accurately and completely disclose any potential conflicts of interest, with violations potentially constituting a misdemeanor offense.