Texas Local Government Code

§ 23.002 — FILLING VACANCY IN MUNICIPAL OFFICE

LG § 23.002Title 2. ORGANIZATION OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT · Part B. MUNICIPAL FORM OF GOVERNMENT · Ch. 23. ALDERMANIC FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN TYPE B GENERAL-LAW MUNICIPALITY · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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(a)The aldermen on the governing body of the municipality shall fill any vacancy that occurs in an office created by this chapter or created under this chapter by the governing body unless an election to fill the vacancy is required by Article XI, Section 11, of the Texas Constitution. The vacant office shall be filled for the unexpired term only.

(b)A person serving as a member of the governing body is not, because of that service, ineligible to be appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of mayor of the municipality, but the person may not vote on the person's own appointment. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 513 (S.B. 653), Sec. 2, eff. June 16, 2007.