Sec. 22.041. VACANCY ON GOVERNING BODY IS CREATED. (a) If an alderman moves from the ward from which the alderman is elected, the alderman's office is considered vacant.
(b) If a member of the governing body is absent for three regular consecutive meetings, the member's office is considered vacant unless the member is sick or has first obtained a leave of absence at a regular meeting.
(c) In addition to an absence described by Subsection (b), a member of a governing body is also considered absent for the purposes of that subsection if the member is not present at the adjournment of a meeting at which a quorum is established, unless the member is first allowed to withdraw by the unanimous vote of the members present. This subsection applies only to a municipality that is located in a county with a population of 800,000 or more that is adjacent to an international border.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 995 (H.B. 2259), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
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