(a) A policy board member is considered to be a local public official for purposes of Chapter 171, Local Government Code.
(b) If a policy board member must abstain from participation in a vote or decision under Section 171.004, Local Government Code, the member's proxy appointed under Section 472.032 may not participate in the vote or decision.
(c) The appointment of a proxy by a policy board member does not excuse the member from filing an affidavit required under Section 171.004, Local Government Code.
Official text of the Texas Transportation Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.