Sec. 21.025. GENERAL GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL. (a) An officer may be removed from office for:
(1) incompetency;
(2) official misconduct; or
(3) intoxication on or off duty caused by drinking an alcoholic beverage.
(b) Intoxication is not a ground for removal if it appears at the trial that the intoxication was caused by drinking an alcoholic beverage on the direction and prescription of a licensed physician practicing in this state.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1567, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government
Subtitle B - Municipal Form of Government
Chapter 21 - General Provisions Affecting Governing Body of Municipality
Subchapter B. Judicial Removal of Member of Governing Body of General-Law Municipality
Section 21.023. Removal From Office
Section 21.024. No Removal Before Action
Section 21.025. General Grounds for Removal
Section 21.026. Petition for Removal
Section 21.027. Citation of Officer