(a) The commissioner or an employee of the division may not accept a gift, a gratuity, or entertainment from a person having an interest in a matter or proceeding pending before the division.

(b) A violation of Subsection (a) is an administrative violation and constitutes a ground for removal from office or termination of employment.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), § 1.004, eff. September 1, 2005.