(a) If a vacancy occurs on the board, a majority of the remaining commissioners shall appoint a successor to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(b) For purposes of this chapter, the successor commissioner is treated as an elected commissioner.

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Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code 5003.055

  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.

(c) The legislature finds that it is in the best interest of public welfare, general benefit, and the assurance of proper development of marine shipping that:
(1) the commissioners be representatives of all areas of the port authority; and
(2) if a commissioner no longer resides in the precinct from which elected, the commissioner’s office is vacant.