In compliance with State Local Government Code Chapter 176, vendors and local government officers doing business with the City of Austin must file required forms with the City Clerk's office when a relevant conflict exists.

Search forms filed by vendors and City officials

Instructions for vendors

Vendors include bidders and current vendors as defined in Chapter 176 § 176.001(7). Vendors are required to file the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire Form (CIQ).

Submit your forms through the City of Austin’s E-Filing System. For more information on how to file, see our user guide (542 KB).

Questions about compliance should be directed to each vendor’s legal counsel.

Instructions for local government officers

Local government officers include Council Members, local government corporation board members, the City Manager, and employees who exercise discretion in the planning, recommending, selecting, or contracting of a vendor. Local government officers are required to file Conflicts Disclosure Statement (CIS) forms.

Download and fill out the CIS form (219 KB). The completed form must be notarized and submitted to the City Clerk's Office by either:

Requirements for City officials

Relevant conflicts

Under state law, a relevant conflict exists when there is:

  • An employment relationship between the officer or a family member of the officer and a vendor
  • A receipt of gifts by the officer or a family member of the officer from a vendor (note that City of Austin gift laws prohibit most gifts to local government officers), or
  • A family relationship between the officer and a vendor.
Who must file
  • Kirk Watson, Mayor
  • Alison Alter, Council Member
  • Ryan Alter, Council Member
  • Paige Ellis, Council Member
  • Vanessa Fuentes, Council Member
  • Natasha Harper-Madison, Council Member
  • Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member
  • Leslie Pool, Council Member
  • José "Chito" Vela, Council Member
  • José Velázquez, Council Member
  • T.C. Broadnax, City Manager
  • Anne Morgan, City Attorney
  • Erika Brady, City Clerk
  • Vacant AHFC seat
  • Art Alfaro, AIDC
  • Greg Canally, AIDC
  • Dante Clemons, AR
  • Quincy Dunlap, AR
  • Frances Jordan, AR
  • Nelson Linder, AR
  • Joana Ortiz, AR
  • Dr. Courtney Robinson, AR
  • Anna Yego, AR
  • Cotter Cunningham, WC
  • Sue Edwards, WC
  • Anupa Gharpurey, WC
  • Rodney Gonzales, WC
  • Rudy Green, WC
  • Tim LaFrey, WC
  • Kimberly McNeeley, WC
  • Jorge Morales, WC
  • Allan Shearer, WC
  • Department Directors
  • City Board Members
  • AHFC = Austin Housing Finance Corporation
  • AIDC =  Austin Industrial Development Corporation
  • AR = Austin Rosewood Community Development
  • WC = Waller Creek Local Government
  • VLT = Village on Little Texas Non-Profit

Additional resources

The Texas Municipal League has provided answers to Frequently Asked Questions (137 KB) regarding the ethics requirements outlined in Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code. Note that City of Austin gift laws prohibit most gifts to local government officers.