(a) The governor shall designate a member of the commission as the presiding officer of the commission to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor.
(b) A vacancy in the office of presiding officer is filled in the same manner as the original designation.

Terms Used In Texas Parks and Wildlife Code 11.014

  • 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.