SB139 amends Texas Ethics Commission procedures for handling complaints.

SB139 modifies the Texas Ethics Commission's handling of complaints by allowing the commission to propose a settlement agreement or dismiss the complaint if the commission determines it has jurisdiction over the violation. If the commission determines it has jurisdiction, the respondent may bring an action in a district court within 90 days of receiving notice of the determination. The bill also allows for the dismissal of a complaint if a corrected or amended statement, registration, or report is filed before a final decision and remedies the alleged violation.

SB139 amends Texas Ethics Commission procedures for handling complaints.

SB139 modifies the Texas Ethics Commission's handling of complaints by allowing the commission to propose a settlement agreement or dismiss the complaint if the commission determines it has jurisdiction over the violation. If the commission determines it has jurisdiction, the respondent may bring an action in a district court within 90 days of receiving notice of the determination. The bill also allows for the dismissal of a complaint if a corrected or amended statement, registration, or report is filed before a final decision and remedies the alleged violation.