Sec. 1043.055. BOARD VACANCY. (a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the remaining directors shall appoint a director for the unexpired term.
(b) If the number of directors is reduced to less than the number that constitutes a majority for any reason, the remaining directors shall immediately call a special election to fill the vacancies. If the remaining directors do not call the election, a district court, on application of a district voter or taxpayer, may order the directors to hold the election.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.02, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Subtitle A - Hospital Districts
Chapter 1043 - Hopkins County Hospital District
Subchapter B. District Administration
Section 1043.051. Board Election; Term
Section 1043.052. Notice of Election
Section 1043.053. Qualifications for Office
Section 1043.0535. Grounds for Removal
Section 1043.054. Bond; Record of Bond and Oath or Affirmation of Office
Section 1043.055. Board Vacancy
Section 1043.057. Compensation; Expenses
Section 1043.058. Voting Requirement
Section 1043.059. Appointment and Recruitment of Staff and Employees