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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 616.023. Designation of Emergency Interim Successor to Local Officer

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) This section applies only to a local office for which the governing body of the local governmental entity may determine by ordinance or resolution the manner in which a vacancy is filled or temporary appointment is made.

(b) The governing body of the local governmental entity may enact a resolution or an ordinance providing for the designation under this chapter of emergency interim successors to local officers.

(c) In this section, “local governmental entity” includes a municipality or county.

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