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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Article III, Section | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Article III, Section 22 of the Texas Constitution (''<small>"Disclosure of Interest in Measure or Bill; Not to Vote"</small>'')}}{{Texas Constitution|text=Adopted February 15, 1876: | ||
''' | '''A member who has a personal or private interest in any measure or bill, proposed, or pending before the Legislature, shall disclose the fact to the House, of which he is a member, and shall not vote thereon.''' | ||
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Because the phrase "personal or private interest" is vague and imprecise, this section is aspirational in nature rather than an enforceable rule of law. | |||
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|seo_description=The legislative power of Texas is vested in a Senate and House of Representatives. | |seo_description=The legislative power of Texas is vested in a Senate and House of Representatives. | ||
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