§ 22.031 Composition of Governing Body; Ward System Optional
§ 22.032 Qualifications of Members of Governing Body
§ 22.033 Governing Body to Judge Election and Qualification of Members
§ 22.034 Initial Election and Term of Office
§ 22.035 Regular Term of Office
§ 22.036 Installation of Governing Body
§ 22.037 Mayor as Presiding Officer; President Pro Tempore
§ 22.038 Meetings
§ 22.039 Quorum
§ 22.040 Change of Wards
§ 22.041 Vacancy On Governing Body Is Created
§ 22.042 Powers and Duties of Mayor
§ 22.043 Petitions and Remonstrances Presented to Governing Body
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Terms Used In Texas Local Government Code Chapter 22 > Subchapter B - Governing Body

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • General-law municipality: means a municipality designated by Chapter 5 as a Type A general-law municipality, Type B general-law municipality, or Type C general-law municipality. See Texas Local Government Code 1.005
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Municipality: means a general-law municipality, home-rule municipality, or special-law municipality. See Texas Local Government Code 1.005
  • 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
  • Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005