Tex. Natural Resources Code § 142.003
This is the official text of Tex. Natural Resources Code § 142.003, part of Texas’s Natural Resources Code — governs land, minerals, and natural resource management.
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§ 142.003. TERMS AND OATH OF COMMISSIONERS.
Official statutory text
(a) Each commissioner serves a term of two years and until his successor is appointed and has qualified.
(b) Each commissioner shall take the constitutional oath of office and shall also take an oath to faithfully perform his duties as commissioner.
(c) If a vacancy occurs in the office of commissioner, the original appointing officer shall appoint a successor to serve for the unexpired portion of the term.
(b) Each commissioner shall take the constitutional oath of office and shall also take an oath to faithfully perform his duties as commissioner.
(c) If a vacancy occurs in the office of commissioner, the original appointing officer shall appoint a successor to serve for the unexpired portion of the term.
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