Texas Government Code 41.303 – Board of Directors
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(a) The unit is governed by a board of directors composed of each prosecuting attorney who:
(1) represents the state in criminal matters before a court in a county in which one or more facilities owned or operated by or under contract with the department or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department are located; and
(2) has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the unit for the prosecution of offenses and delinquent conduct described by Article 104.003(a), Code of Criminal Procedure.
(b) A prosecuting attorney described by Subsection (a) shall serve on the board of directors in addition to the other duties of the prosecuting attorney assigned by law.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 41.303
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
(c) The board of directors shall meet annually for the purpose of electing the executive board and approving or amending bylaws governing the unit.
(d) A majority of the members of the board of directors constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The board of directors must approve any action by a majority vote of the members present.