Sec. 201.023. RESIGNATION. If an officer submits a resignation, whether to be effective immediately or at a future date, a vacancy occurs on the date the resignation is accepted by the appropriate authority or on the eighth day after the date of its receipt by the authority, whichever is earlier.
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1187, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Elections to Fill Vacancy in Office
Chapter 201 - Determination of and Election to Fill Vacancy
Subchapter B. Time Vacancy Occurs
Section 201.021. Time Vacancy Occurs Generally
Section 201.025. Acceptance of Another Office
Section 201.026. Declaration of Ineligibility
Section 201.028. Deceased or Ineligible Candidate Receiving Vote Required for Election