Sec. 5012.0051. COMMISSION; TERMS; ELECTION. (a) The authority is governed by a commission composed of five elected commissioners.
(b) Commissioners serve staggered two-year terms, with two commissioners elected in each even-numbered year and three commissioners elected in each odd-numbered year.
(c) The commission:
(1) is the authority's governing body; and
(2) has the powers conferred on navigation and canal commissioners of navigation districts and the commissioners court by the Water Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Subtitle A - Navigation Districts and Port Authorities
Chapter 5012 - Sabine Pass Port Authority
Subchapter B. Authority Administration
Section 5012.0051. Commission; Terms; Election
Section 5012.0052. Qualifications for Office
Section 5012.0053. Notice of Commissioners' Election
Section 5012.0054. Election Results
Section 5012.0055. Commissioners' Oath and Bond