Texas Water Code - WATER § 57.053. Vacancy and Removal

(a) A vacancy on an appointed board is filled by the appointment of a director by a majority vote of the commissioners court.The commissioners court shall appoint directors so that the board will always have full membership.

(b) The commissioners court, by majority vote, may remove a director who was appointed by the commissioners court.

(c) A vacancy on an elected board is filled in accordance with Section 49.105.

(d) A director appointed to fill a vacancy must be a person qualified to serve as a director under Section 57.059.