Texas Local Government Code 303.036 – Officers
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(a) The officers of a corporation are:
(1) the president, vice president, and secretary; and
(2) other officers, including a treasurer, and assistant officers considered necessary.
(b) An officer is elected or appointed at the time, in the manner, and for the term provided by the articles of incorporation or bylaws, except that an officer’s term may not exceed three years. If the articles of incorporation or bylaws do not contain those requirements, the board of directors shall elect or appoint each officer annually.
Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code 303.036
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) A person may simultaneously hold more than one office, except that the same person may not simultaneously hold the offices of president and secretary.
(d) An officer may be removed by the persons authorized to elect or appoint the officer if those persons believe the best interests of the corporation will be served by the removal.
(e) A director who is a member of the governing body or an officer or employee of the sponsor is eligible to serve as an officer of the corporation.