Texas Government Code 2054.024 – Vacancy
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(a) The governor shall appoint a board member to fill a vacancy under the same procedure that applied to the original appointment for that position.
(b) If the presiding officer‘s position is vacant, the executive director shall perform nonvoting duties of the presiding officer until the governor designates a new presiding officer.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 2054.024
- Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
(c) If the final result of an action brought in a court of competent jurisdiction is that an ex officio or other member of the board may not serve on the board under the Texas Constitution, the appropriate individual shall promptly submit a list to the governor for the appointment of a replacement who may serve.