Texas Health and Safety Code 93.008 – Removal of Council Member
(a) It is a ground for removal from the council if a member:
(1) is not eligible for appointment to the council at the time of appointment as provided by § 93.007(a);
(2) is not eligible to serve on the council as provided by § 93.007(a);
(3) violates a prohibition established by § 93.007(b) or (c);
(4) cannot discharge the member’s duties for a substantial part of the term for which the member is appointed because of illness or disability; or
(5) is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled council meetings that the member is eligible to attend during each calendar year, unless the absence is excused by a majority vote of the council.
(b) The validity of an action of the council is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a member of the council exists.
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 93.008
- 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.
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) If the presiding officer of the council knows that a potential ground for removal exists, the presiding officer shall notify the governor of its existence.
(d) The council shall inform its members as often as necessary of:
(1) the qualifications for office prescribed by this chapter; and
(2) the responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.