(a) Board members serve staggered six-year terms with the terms of one or two members expiring on January 31 of each odd-numbered year.
(b) If a vacancy occurs on the board, the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission’s approval, shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications for the vacant position to serve for the unexpired portion of the term.

Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 451.053

  • 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