(a) A vacancy on the board shall be filled by board appointment until the next commissioners’ election. If the vacant position is not regularly scheduled to be filled at that election, the person elected to fill the position serves only for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(b) A person appointed under this section must have the same qualifications as a person elected to the board.

Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code 5018.0056

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • 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.