Sec. 161.060. REMOVAL OF COMMISSION MEMBER  


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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.

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