HB 1735 proposes the establishment of the Texas Local Government Accountability Association, a governmental unit tasked with developing and enforcing ethics and transparency standards for local governments. Membership in the association is optional through a vote by the local government’s governing body or mandatory through a public petition and election. The bill outlines the responsibilities of association members, including compliance with established standards by officials, employees, and contractors. It also introduces a complaint system allowing individuals to report violations, culminating in binding arbitration if unresolved. The bill allows the association to charge an annual membership fee and denies state grant funds to non-compliant local governments.