Opinion No.

Ms. Jo King McCrorey Executive Director State Board of Barber Examiners 1300 E. Anderson Lane Bldg. C, Suite 275 Austin, Texas 78752

Re: Whether members and employees of the State Board of Barber Examiners may engage in certain activities without creating a conflict of interest

Dear Ms. McCrorey:

On behalf of the State Board of Barber Examiners, you ask several questions about potential conflicts of interest. Your first question is whether it would be a conflict of interest for the board to examine one of the board members for licensure.

Article 6252-9b, V.T.C.S., sets standards of conduct for…