Texas Finance Code 11.101 – Appointment; Terms; Oath
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(a) The Finance Commission of Texas is composed of 11 members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.
(b) Members of the finance commission serve staggered six-year terms, with as near as possible to one-third of the members’ terms expiring February 1 of each even-numbered year.
Terms Used In Texas Finance Code 11.101
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) An appointment to the finance commission must be made without regard to the race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin of the appointee.