Sec. 41.303. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (a) The unit is governed by a board of directors composed of each prosecuting attorney who:
(1) represents the state in criminal matters before a court in a county in which one or more facilities owned or operated by or under contract with the department or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department are located; and
(2) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the unit for the prosecution of offenses and delinquent conduct described by Article 104.003(a), Code of Criminal Procedure.
(b) A prosecuting attorney described by Subsection (a) shall serve on the board of directors in addition to the other duties of the prosecuting attorney assigned by law.
(c) The board of directors shall meet annually for the purpose of electing the executive board and approving or amending bylaws governing the unit.
(d) A majority of the members of the board of directors constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The board of directors must approve any action by a majority vote of the members present.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 (S.B. 103), Sec. 14, eff. June 8, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1348 (S.B. 1285), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 734 (H.B. 1549), Sec. 88, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Prosecuting Attorneys
Chapter 41 - General Provisions
Subchapter E. Special Prosecution Unit
Section 41.302. General Function of Special Prosecution Unit
Section 41.303. Board of Directors
Section 41.304. Executive Board
Section 41.306. Membership on Board of Directors or Executive Board Not a Civil Office of Emolument
Section 41.307. Reimbursement for Expenses
Section 41.308. Chief of Special Prosecution Unit; Additional Employees