Sec. 12.055. PROHIBITION ON SEEKING ANOTHER OFFICE. A person may not seek nomination or election to another civil office of this state or of the United States while serving as a commissioner. If a commissioner files for nomination or election to another civil office of this state or of the United States, the person's office as commissioner immediately becomes vacant, and the governor shall appoint a successor.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
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