Sec. 329.006. VACANCY; EXPIRATION OF TERM. (a) This section applies only to a commissioner appointed by the governor.
(b) The office of an appointed commissioner becomes vacant on the death, resignation, failure or refusal to serve, or removal of the commissioner.
(c) The governor shall fill a vacancy by appointing a person to the commission for the unexpired term of the commissioner vacating the office.
(d) On the vacancy or expiration of the term of office of an appointed commissioner, the governor shall appoint a state judge or legal educator if the appointment is required by Section 329.004(b) or (c).
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Government Code, Chapter 762 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1042 (H.B. 4294), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Legislative Agencies and Oversight Committees
Chapter 329 - Commission on Uniform State Laws
Section 329.002. Duties of Commission
Section 329.003. Composition of Commission; Terms
Section 329.004. Eligibility; Lobbyist Restriction
Section 329.005. Duties of Commissioners
Section 329.006. Vacancy; Expiration of Term
Section 329.007. Grounds for Removal