The Houston Independent School District deals directly with vendors in many capacities, and we wish to preserve the District's reputation in its dealings with these vendors. A heightened sense of ethical requirements for HISD is necessary not only as a matter of good sense, but also to ensure the District's compliance with federal, state, and local laws and specific matters pertaining to the E-Rate Program. This section contains a listing of links with information regarding conflicts of interest, gifts, and ethics rules.