Sec. 161.060. REMOVAL OF COMMISSION MEMBER. A member of the commission is a county officer described by Section 87.012(15) and may be removed as provided by Chapter 87 if, after a trial, the jury finds good cause for removal, including:
(1) failure to pay local, state, or federal taxes when due;
(2) violation of the ethics code adopted by the commission;
(3) conviction of a felony or misdemeanor;
(4) excessive absenteeism as determined by the commission; and
(5) official misconduct.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees
Chapter 161 - County Ethics Commission in Certain Counties
Subchapter B. Creation of Commission; Appointment of Commission Members
Section 161.051. Creation of Commission by Order
Section 161.052. Creation of Commission by Election
Section 161.054. Result of Election
Section 161.055. Appointment of Commission