Texas § UT.13.023 - GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL
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§ UT.13.023. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL
GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL. (a) It is a ground for removal from office if the counsellor: (1) does not have at the time of taking office or maintain during service as counsellor the qualifications required by Section 13.022 ; (2) is ineligible for service as counsellor under Section 13.022 , 13.042 , or 13.043 ; or (3) cannot discharge the counsellor's duties for a substantial part of the term for which the counsellor is appointed because of illness or disability. (b) The validity of an action of the office is not affected by the fact that the action is taken when a ground for removal of the counsellor exists. (c) If an employee has knowledge that a potential ground for removal of the counsellor exists, the employee shall notify the next highest ranking employee of the office, other than the counsellor, who shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists. Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 300 (S.B. 409 ), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § UT.13.023
What does The Texas Constitution § UT.13.023 cover?
Section UT.13.023 ("GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL") 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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