(a) The governor shall designate a member of the board as presiding officer. The presiding officer serves in that capacity at the will of the governor.
(b) The board shall elect an assistant presiding officer to serve as provided by board rule.

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Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 503.106

  • 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.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
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