Cornett v. Damon

OPINION

J. CURTISS BROWN, Chief Justice.

Article III, § 18 of the Texas Constitution forbids members of the legislature from profiting from government contracts authorized by any law passed by that legislature. The questions presented in this case are two-fold.(1) Does this conflict of interest provision continue to reach legislators even after they leave office?(2) If so, is the disability removed by amendment of the particular statute by a later legislature which does not include the former legislator?

Appellant is the current duly elected tax collector for Brazoria County and is responsible…