Summer 2008

Honoraria in the Public Sector — This edition of Legal Insights reviews Texas Penal Codes regarding the acceptance of honorarium in the public sector, along with corresponding opinions by the Texas Attorney General and Texas Ethics Commission; prohibitions under the Texas Education Code; and the possible need for disclosure under the Local Government Code.

Fall 2008

Ethics FIRST — This edition of Legal Insights reviews disclosure requirements under the School FIRST Regulations of the Texas Administrative Code, comparisons to disclosures under the Relationship Disclosure Law of the Local Government Code, and apparent conflict with the Texas Penal Code in relation to gifts.

Winter 2008

Before You Sign on the Dotted Line — This edition of Legal Insights reviews negotiating the Superintendent's Contract. Although developing the terms of a superintendent's contract may seem daunting because of the wide range of options and legal terminology, this process presents an opportunity for the board and superintendent to develop the framework for the future success of the district.