Amend CSSB 19 (senate committee report) in SECTION 2.03 of the bill by striking added Section 572.063, Government Code (page 4, line 66 through page 5, line 8), and substituting the following:
Sec. 572.063. CERTAIN REFERRALS FOR LEGAL SERVICES PROHIBITED. (a) A member of the legislature or an executive officer elected in a statewide election who is a member of the State Bar of Texas or who is licensed to practice law in another state, a federal court, or a United States territory may make or receive a referral for legal services for monetary compensation or any other benefit only if the referral:
(1) complies with the rules of the State Bar of Texas; and
(2) is evidenced by a written contract between the parties who are subject to the referral.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates this section. An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.