Doing Business with GCPD

The Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) has formulated administrative rules and FORM 1295 to be used by business entities to make disclosures to governmental entities for contracts under consideration. This information is available on the website of the Texas Ethics Commission: FAQ 1295

Below are the general steps for business entities that are not exempt from these requirements:

 

1. The business entity registers for an online account with the TEC.

 

2. The business entity accesses the TEC website and completes an online FORM 1295, making all necessary disclosures required by HB 1295.

 

3. The TEC website then generates a PDF version of FORM 1295 with a “certificate number” as a certification of filing.

 

4. The business entity then prints off, completes the unsworn declaration and executes a hard copy of FORM 1295 and submits it to the governmental entity on or before the award of the contract.

 

5. The governmental entity then has 30 days to access the TEC website and confirm receipt of FORM 1295 by entering the certificate number.

 

If the business entity you represent proposes to enter into a contract with the District and is not exempt from these requirements, please ensure that a completed FORM 1295 with a TEC certificate number is submitted to the District in advance of the District’s meeting at which such contract may be considered. The District will not enter into the contract until a completed FORM 1295 with a TEC certificate number is received.