The Texas Attorney General’s Office is investigating State Rep. Stan Kitzman over questions surrounding his paid work for a local governmental entity while serving in the Legislature.
The inquiry follows a report by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility, which raised concerns about Kitzman’s role with the Brookshire-Katy Drainage District.
According to documents highlighted in that report, Kitzman—through a private firm—has been performing administrative and management services for the district under an agreement reportedly worth more than $11,000 per month. The responsibilities listed in the contract include overseeing district operations, supervising employees, preparing budgets, and recommending tax rates.
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility argued those duties resemble executive management of a political subdivision, potentially implicating provisions of the Texas Constitution that generally prohibit lawmakers from holding another “civil office of emolument” while serving in the Legislature.
Whether Kitzman’s arrangement constitutes such an office could determine if the role violates those restrictions.
“The Office of the Attorney General is conducting an investigation into this matter,” a spokesperson confirmed to Texas Scorecard.
Kitzman did not respond to a request for comment prior to publication.
The Brookshire-Katy Drainage District is a local governmental entity responsible for flood control and drainage infrastructure in parts of western Harris and Waller counties.
The Attorney General’s Office did not provide additional details regarding the scope or timeline of its investigation.
