(a) A vacancy on the board shall be filled by appointment by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.
(b) A person appointed to a vacant position serves for the unexpired part of the term.

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Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code 8501.103

  • 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.
  • 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