Texas Local Government Code

§ 161.060 — REMOVAL OF COMMISSION MEMBER

LG § 161.060Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Ch. 161. COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES · Art. B. CREATION OF COMMISSION; APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION MEMBERS

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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.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.