Texas Government Code 35.002 – Membership; Terms
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(a) The commission consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.
(b) No more than three members serving on the commission may be licensed to practice law in this state.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 35.002
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) Members serve for staggered terms of six years with the terms of three members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year.