Sec. 12.051. APPOINTMENT; TERM. (a) The commission is composed of five commissioners appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.
(b) An appointment to the commission shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.
(c) Commissioners serve staggered, six-year terms.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1052 (S.B. 2154), Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act
Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities
Chapter 12 - Organization of Commission
Subchapter B. Commission Appointment and Functions
Section 12.051. Appointment; Term
Section 12.052. Presiding Officer
Section 12.0521. Presiding Officer Qualifications
Section 12.053. Membership Qualifications
Section 12.054. Removal of Commissioner
Section 12.055. Prohibition on Seeking Another Office
Section 12.056. Effect of Vacancy