A committee member who has, or potentially has, any direct financial interest in the outcome of a proposed recommendation that is to be voted on by the committee must:

1. (1) disclose the interest prior to the vote on the proposed recommendation;
2. (2) recuse himself from any leadership role (presiding officer, chair, or co-chair) on the committee during the vote; and
3. (3) refrain from voting on the recommendation.

Source Note:The provisions of this §702.505 adopted to be effective July 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 4053.