Tex. Gov't Code § 2306.038
Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
The board shall establish a procedure for designating an acting director and shall, with the approval of the governor, immediately designate an acting director or a new permanent director if the position becomes vacant because of absence or disability. A director designated under this section serves at the pleasure of the board but is subject to removal by a newly elected governor in accordance with Section 2306.036(b).
Tex. Gov't. Code § 2306.038