Tex. Gov't Code § 616.002 · Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
DEFINITIONS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
In this chapter:
(1) "Emergency interim successor" means an individual designated under this chapter to exercise the powers and perform the duties of an office.
(2) "Office" includes:
(A) a state office, the powers and duties of which are defined by the constitution or laws of this state, except the governor, a member of the judiciary, and a member of the legislature; and
(B) a local office, the powers and duties of which are defined by the constitution or laws of this state or by a charter or an ordinance.
(3) "Political subdivision" includes a municipality, a county, and a fire, power, or drainage district that is not included under Section 616.023.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.616.htm
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