§ 815.001 Composition of Board of Trustees
§ 815.002 Appointed Trustees
§ 815.003 Elected Trustees
§ 815.0031 Ineligibility for Board and of Certain Employees
§ 815.004 Oath of Office
§ 815.005 Sunset Provision
§ 815.006 Compensation; Expenses
§ 815.007 Voting
§ 815.008 Grounds for Removal of Trustee
§ 815.009 Board Member Training
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Terms Used In Texas Government Code Chapter 815 > Subchapter A - Board of Trustees

  • 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.
  • Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oath: includes affirmation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • Swear: includes affirm. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005