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Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Texas CIQ)

The Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) is a Texas disclosure a vendor must file with a county if it has certain business or family relationships with a county officer who decides on its contracts.

Texas Local Government Code chapter 176 requires vendors to disclose relationships with local government officers who make contracting decisions, such as employment or significant business relationships, or gifts above set amounts, involving the officer or certain family members.

When to file

Only if you have a disclosable relationship. Many Texas county bids include the CIQ form so vendors can file it if needed, and some ask everyone to return it marked "not applicable". Follow the bid's instructions.

Deadline

File no later than the seventh business day after you begin contract discussions or become aware of the relationship (Local Government Code 176.006), with the county's records administrator, usually the county clerk.

Sources

Last reviewed Oct 30, 2026. This is general information, not legal advice. Laws and thresholds change; check the current statute and the bid documents.