Sec. 180.005. APPOINTMENTS TO LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES. (a) In this section, "local government" means a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state.
(b) An appointment to the governing body of a local government shall be made as required by the law applicable to that local government and may be made with the intent to ensure that the governing body is representative of the constituency served by the governing body.
(c) A local government that chooses to implement Subsection (b) shall adopt procedures for the implementation.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 301, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Section 180.001. Coercion of Police Officer or Fire Fighter in Connection With Political Campaign
Section 180.003. Maximum Duty Hours of Peace Officers
Section 180.004. Working Conditions for Pregnant Employees
Section 180.005. Appointments to Local Governing Bodies
Section 180.006. Sovereign or Governmental Immunity Waived for Certain Claims
Section 180.007. Payments in Excess of Contractual Amount
Section 180.008. Prohibition on Use of Public Money to Settle or Pay Sexual Harassment Claims