Sec. 492.002. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS. (a) The board is composed of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The governor may not appoint more than two members who reside in an area encompassed by the same administrative judicial region, as determined by Section 74.042.
(b) Members serve staggered six-year terms with the terms of three members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year.
(c) A member of the board is not entitled to compensation but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses as provided by the General Appropriations Act.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 10.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 492 - Texas Board of Criminal Justice: General Duties; Membership
Section 492.001. Control Over Department
Section 492.0011. Private Sector Prison Industries Program Management
Section 492.002. Composition of Board; Compensation of Members
Section 492.003. Eligibility for Membership; Removal
Section 492.0031. Training Program for Members
Section 492.004. Notice of Qualifications, Responsibilities
Section 492.005. Organization of Board
Section 492.006. Board Meetings
Section 492.007. Opportunity for Public to Appear Before Board
Section 492.008. Oaths; Examination of Witnesses; Inquiries
Section 492.010. Suits by Board
Section 492.012. Sunset Provision
Section 492.013. General Powers and Duties of Board
Section 492.0131. Parole Rules, Policies, Procedures
Section 492.015. Use of Technology
Section 492.016. Negotiated Rulemaking; Alternative Dispute Resolution