(a) This section applies only to an authority in which the principal municipality has a population of less than 320,000.
(b) The mayor of a municipality who is unable to attend a meeting of an appointments panel may designate a person to:
(1) represent the municipality at the meeting; and
(2) vote at the meeting.

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Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 451.5035

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • 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
  • Signed: includes any symbol executed or adopted by a person with present intention to authenticate a writing. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) To be eligible to be designated under Subsection (b), a person must be a council member, alderman, commissioner, or other officer of the municipality.
(d) A designation under Subsection (b) must:
(1) be in writing;
(2) be signed by the mayor; and
(3) be filed with the minutes of the appointments panel kept by the authority.