(a) The commission consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of two-thirds of the members of the senate present and voting.
(b) If the senate is not in session, the governor shall appoint the members and issue commissions to them as provided by law, and their appointment shall be submitted to the next session of the senate for its advice and consent in the manner that appointments to fill vacancies under the constitution are submitted to the senate.

Terms Used In Texas Parks and Wildlife Code 11.012

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.

(c) Commission members must be members of the general public and meet the qualifications provided by § 11.0121.
(d) In making appointments under this section, the governor shall attempt to include persons with expertise in diverse fields, including fields such as historic preservation, conservation, and outdoor recreation.

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