Tex. Health & Safety Code § 93.008 · Subchapter A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
REMOVAL OF COUNCIL MEMBER.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) It is a ground for removal from the council if a member:
(1) is not eligible for appointment to the council at the time of appointment as provided by Section 93.007(a);
(2) is not eligible to serve on the council as provided by Section 93.007(a);
(3) violates a prohibition established by Section 93.007(b) or (c);
(4) cannot discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the term for which the member is appointed because of illness or disability; or
(5) is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled council meetings that the member is eligible to attend during each calendar year, unless the absence is excused by a majority vote of the council.
(b) The validity of an action of the council is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a member of the council exists.
(c) If the presiding officer of the council knows that a potential ground for removal exists, the presiding officer shall notify the governor of its existence.
(d) The council shall inform its members as often as necessary of:
(1) the qualifications for office prescribed by this chapter; and
(2) the responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 732 (H.B. 2344), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.93.htm
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