Sec. 406.018. REMOVAL FROM OFFICE. (a) A notary public guilty of wilful neglect of duty or malfeasance in office may be removed from office in the manner provided by law.
(b) A notary public indicted for and convicted of a wilful neglect of duty or official misconduct shall be removed from office. The court shall include the order for removal as part of its judgment.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Executive Officers
Chapter 406 - Notary Public; Commissioner of Deeds
Section 406.005. Appointment Procedure--Statement
Section 406.006. Qualification
Section 406.007. Fees Paid to Secretary of State
Section 406.008. Commission; Notary Materials
Section 406.009. Rejection of Appointment; Suspension or Revocation of Commission
Section 406.011. Reappointment
Section 406.012. Inspection of Records
Section 406.014. Notary Records
Section 406.015. Copies Certified by County Clerk
Section 406.0165. Signing Document for Individual With Disability
Section 406.017. Representation as Attorney
Section 406.018. Removal From Office
Section 406.019. Change of Address
Section 406.020. Removal From State
Section 406.021. Removal From Precinct
Section 406.022. Effect of Vacancy
Section 406.023. Administration and Enforcement
Section 406.024. Fees Charged by Notary Public
Section 406.025. Signature on Commissions After Change in Office