Sec. 775.0445. VACANCY ON BOARD OF DISTRICT LOCATED IN CERTAIN COUNTIES. (a) In this section, "vacancy" means a vacancy in the office of director that occurs for any reason, including an office that is vacant because:
(1) a director was disqualified under Section 775.0355; or
(2) no candidate filed for election to the office.
(b) This section applies only to a district located wholly in a county:
(1) with a population of more than three million;
(2) with a population of more than 200,000 that borders Lake Palestine; or
(3) with a population of less than 200,000 that borders another state and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
(c) Not later than the 90th day after a board vacancy occurs, the remaining board members shall appoint a person to fill the unexpired term.
(d) A person appointed under this section must be eligible to serve under Section 775.0345.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 900 (H.B. 2653), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1347 (S.B. 1265), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1347 (S.B. 1265), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 775 - Emergency Services Districts
Subchapter C. Organization, Powers, and Duties
Section 775.031. District Powers
Section 775.0315. Legal Representation
Section 775.032. Certain Businesses Not Subject to Ad Valorem Tax or District Powers
Section 775.033. Liability of District
Section 775.034. Appointment of Board in District Located Wholly in One County
Section 775.0341. Appointment of Board in Certain Districts Located in More Than One County
Section 775.0345. Election of Board in Certain Counties
Section 775.035. Election of Board in District Located in More Than One County
Section 775.0355. Disqualification of Emergency Services Commissioners in Certain Counties
Section 775.036. Powers and Duties of Board
Section 775.0362. Limit on Regulation of Fireworks
Section 775.0363. Regulation of Fireworks
Section 775.0365. Board Training
Section 775.0366. Service Contracts
Section 775.037. Officers of Board
Section 775.038. Compensation; Conflict of Interest
Section 775.039. Differential Pay and Benefits for Employees of Emergency Services Districts
Section 775.040. Fees for Providing Services
Section 775.041. Fee Payment and Collection
Section 775.042. Removal of Board Member by Board
Section 775.0422. Removal of Appointed Board Member by Commissioners Court
Section 775.0423. Removal of Elected Board Member
Section 775.043. Exemption From Investment Training
Section 775.044. Vacancy on Board of District Located in More Than One County
Section 775.0445. Vacancy on Board of District Located in Certain Counties