Tex. Local Government Code § 363.101
This is the official text of Tex. Local Government Code § 363.101, part of Texas’s Local Government Code — governs the powers and operations of Texas cities and counties.
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§ 363.101. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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(a) A district is governed by a board of seven directors appointed in the same manner as provided for the selection of temporary directors under Section 363.052(a).
(b) Board members serve staggered two-year terms that expire September 1, except that the initial appointees under this section shall draw lots to determine:
(1) the three directors to serve terms that expire on September 1 of the first year following creation of the district; and
(2) the four directors to serve terms that expire on September 1 of the second year following creation of the district.
(c) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1219, Sec. 7(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(d) A vacancy in the office of director shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner that the vacant position was originally filled.
(e) A member of the board is not liable for civil damages or criminal prosecution for any act performed in good faith in the execution of duties as a board member or for an action taken by the board.
(b) Board members serve staggered two-year terms that expire September 1, except that the initial appointees under this section shall draw lots to determine:
(1) the three directors to serve terms that expire on September 1 of the first year following creation of the district; and
(2) the four directors to serve terms that expire on September 1 of the second year following creation of the district.
(c) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1219, Sec. 7(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
(d) A vacancy in the office of director shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner that the vacant position was originally filled.
(e) A member of the board is not liable for civil damages or criminal prosecution for any act performed in good faith in the execution of duties as a board member or for an action taken by the board.
Status: repealed · Read it on the official government site
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