Sec. 762.006. VACANCY; EXPIRATION OF TERM. (a) The office of an appointed commissioner becomes vacant on the death, resignation, failure or refusal to serve, or removal of the commissioner.
(b) The governor shall fill a vacancy by appointing a person to the commission for the unexpired term of the commissioner vacating the office.
(c) On the vacancy or expiration of the term of office of an appointed commissioner, the governor shall appoint a state judge or legal educator if the appointment is required by Section 762.004(b) or (c).
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
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