Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 420A.002. Office; Governing Board
Current as of April 14, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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(a) The Texas Civil Commitment Office is a state agency.
(b) The office is governed by a board composed of five members appointed by the governor, including:
(1) one member experienced in the management of sex offenders;
(2) one member experienced in the investigation or prosecution of sex offenses; and
(3) one member experienced in counseling or advocating on behalf of victims of sexual assault.
(c) Members of the board serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of one or two members expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.
(d) A member of the board is entitled to travel expenses incurred in performing official duties and to a per diem equal to the maximum amount allowed on January 1 of that year for federal employees per diem for federal income tax purposes, subject to the same limitations provided for members of state boards and commissions in the General Appropriations Act.
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