Sec. 22.037. MAYOR AS PRESIDING OFFICER; PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE. (a) The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the governing body of the municipality and, except in elections, may vote only if there is a tie.
(b) At each new governing body's first meeting or as soon as practicable, the governing body shall elect one alderman to serve as president pro tempore for a term of one year.
(c) If the mayor fails, is unable, or refuses to act, the president pro tempore shall perform the mayor's duties and is entitled to receive the fees and compensation prescribed for the mayor.
(d) If the mayor and the president pro tempore are absent, any alderman may be appointed to preside at the meeting.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Organization of Municipal Government
Subtitle B - Municipal Form of Government
Chapter 22 - Aldermanic Form of Government in Type a General-Law Municipality
Section 22.031. Composition of Governing Body; Ward System Optional
Section 22.032. Qualifications of Members of Governing Body
Section 22.033. Governing Body to Judge Election and Qualification of Members
Section 22.034. Initial Election and Term of Office
Section 22.035. Regular Term of Office
Section 22.036. Installation of Governing Body
Section 22.037. Mayor as Presiding Officer; President Pro Tempore
Section 22.040. Change of Wards
Section 22.041. Vacancy on Governing Body Is Created
Section 22.042. Powers and Duties of Mayor
Section 22.043. Petitions and Remonstrances Presented to Governing Body