(a) Members of the council serve staggered three-year terms, with the terms of two members expiring on February 1 of each year.
(b) If a vacancy occurs during a member’s term, the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission’s approval, shall appoint to fill the unexpired part of the term a replacement who meets the qualifications of the vacated office.

Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 1152.104

  • 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