EAO 573

Nothing in Chapter 572 of the Government Code prohibits the requestor from accepting the employment with another state agency. All three revolving door provisions prohibit former state officers and employees from representing, accepting employment, or receiving compensation from certain “person[s].” As defined by Chapter 572, a state agency is not a “person,” so none of the revolving door provisions restrict former state officers and employees from accepting employment with another state agency. Provisions of chapter 39 of the Penal Code prohibit public servants from misusing government property, services, personnel, and information to obtain a personal benefit. However, the requestor has not presented any facts that would indicate the requisite intent to find a violation.