Sec. 492.005. ORGANIZATION OF BOARD. (a) At the beginning of a governor's term, the governor shall designate one member of the board as chairman of the board. That member shall serve as chairman at the pleasure of the governor.
(b) The board shall elect a vice-chairman of the board from among its members and may appoint committees to accomplish the duties of the board.
(c) The board may employ clerical assistance as necessary to discharge the board's duties.
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