Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Subtitle B. COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Chapter 161. COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSION IN CERTAIN COUNTIES |
Subchapter B. CREATION OF COMMISSION; APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION MEMBERS |
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.