(a) The governor shall designate a member of the board as presiding officer. The presiding officer serves at the discretion of the governor.
(a-1) The presiding officer shall select a member of the board as an assistant presiding officer and may create board committees.

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 420A.003

  • 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.

(b) The board shall meet at least quarterly and at other times at the call of the presiding officer.