Section 93.008 - Removal of Council Member(a) It is a ground for removal from the council if a member: (1) is not eligible for appointment to the council at the time of appointment as provided by Section 93.007(a);(2) is not eligible to serve on the council as provided by Section 93.007(a);(3) violates a prohibition established by Section 93.007(b) or (c);(4) cannot discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the term for which the member is appointed because of illness or disability; or(5) is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled council meetings that the member is eligible to attend during each calendar year, unless the absence is excused by a majority vote of the council.(b) The validity of an action of the council is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a member of the council exists.(c) If the presiding officer of the council knows that a potential ground for removal exists, the presiding officer shall notify the governor of its existence.(d) The council shall inform its members as often as necessary of:(1) the qualifications for office prescribed by this chapter; and(2) the responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 93.008
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 732, Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2005.