(a) The committee is composed of:
(1) two members of the senate appointed by the lieutenant governor;
(2) two members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and
(3) two public members appointed by the governor.
(b) A member of the committee serves at the pleasure of the appointing official.

Terms Used In Texas Human Resources Code 161.253

  • 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) The lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint the presiding officer of the committee on an alternating basis. The presiding officer shall serve a two-year term expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year.

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