Sec. 261.051. APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT OMBUDSMAN. (a) The governor shall appoint the independent ombudsman with the advice and consent of the senate for a term of two years, expiring February 1 of odd-numbered years.
(b) A person appointed as independent ombudsman is eligible for reappointment.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Chapter 64 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.010, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1033 (H.B. 2733), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Juvenile Justice Services and Facilities
Subtitle D - Independent Ombudsman
Chapter 261 - Independent Ombudsman
Subchapter B. Appointment and Management of Office
Section 261.051. Appointment of Independent Ombudsman
Section 261.053. Conflict of Interest
Section 261.054. Sunset Provision
Section 261.056. Communication and Confidentiality
Section 261.057. Promotion of Awareness of Office
Section 261.058. Rulemaking Authority
Section 261.059. Authority of State Auditor