Sec. 651.009. DIVERSITY ON GOVERNING BODY. (a) In each case in which the governing body of a state board, commission, or other state agency that has statewide jurisdiction is appointed by the governor or another appointing authority, the governor or appointing authority shall ensure that, to the extent possible, the membership of the governing body reflects the racial, ethnic, and geographic diversity of this state.
(b) In the case of a governing body the membership of which is appointed by two or more appointing authorities, the appointing authorities shall coordinate their appointments, to the extent possible, as necessary to comply with Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1170, Sec. 50.01, eff. June 20, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle B - State Officers and Employees
Chapter 651 - General Provisions
Section 651.002. Benefits of and Restrictions on State Employees Working Out of State
Section 651.003. Written Statement of Dissenting Board Member
Section 651.004. Management-to-Staff Ratios
Section 651.005. Requirement of Selective Service Registration or Exemption
Section 651.006. Reductions in Force
Section 651.007. Exit Interviews
Section 651.008. Unconstitutionally Composed Governing Body With Six-Year Terms
Section 651.0085. Certain Unconstitutionally Composed Districts and Authorities With Six-Year Terms