Texas § PW.11.012 - COMMISSION
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § PW.11.012 — COMMISSION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ PW.11.012. COMMISSION
COMMISSION. (a) The commission consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of two-thirds of the members of the senate present and voting. (b) If the senate is not in session, the governor shall appoint the members and issue commissions to them as provided by law, and their appointment shall be submitted to the next session of the senate for its advice and consent in the manner that appointments to fill vacancies under the constitution are submitted to the senate. (c) Commission members must be members of the general public and meet the qualifications provided by Section 11.0121 . (d) In making appointments under this section, the governor shall attempt to include persons with expertise in diverse fields, including fields such as historic preservation, conservation, and outdoor recreation. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 3180, ch. 543, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1983; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1985; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 952 (H.B. 3391 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § PW.11.012
What does The Texas Constitution § PW.11.012 cover?
Section PW.11.012 ("COMMISSION") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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