Texas § LG.161.060 - REMOVAL OF COMMISSION MEMBER

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§ LG.161.060. REMOVAL OF COMMISSION MEMBER

REMOVAL OF COMMISSION MEMBER. A member of the commission is a county officer described by Section 87.012 (15) and may be removed as provided by Chapter 87 if, after a trial, the jury finds good cause for removal, including: (1) failure to pay local, state, or federal taxes when due; (2) violation of the ethics code adopted by the commission; (3) conviction of a felony or misdemeanor; (4) excessive absenteeism as determined by the commission; and (5) official misconduct. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.

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