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Tex. Educ. Code § 21.034 (2026)

Terms; Vacancy

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Sec. 21.034. TERMS; VACANCY. (a) The board members appointed by the governor hold office for staggered terms of six years with the terms of one-third of the members expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year. A member appointed by the commissioner of education or the commissioner of higher education serves at the will of the appointing commissioner.

(b) In the event of a vacancy during a term of a member appointed by the governor, the governor shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications of the vacated office to fill the unexpired portion of the term.

(c) A vacancy arises if a member appointed by the governor no longer qualifies for the office to which the member was appointed.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.

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Cited in 1 case, 2017–2017 · leading case: Mosley v. Texas Health & Human Servs. Comm'n, 517 S.W.3d 346 (Tex. App. 2017).
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Mosley v. Texas Health & Human Servs. Comm'n, 517 S.W.3d 346 (Tex. App. 2017). “Tex. Educ. Code § 21.034(b) (“A request for rehearing is not required for a party to appeal the commissioner’s decision.”
Tex. Educ. Code § 21.034(b): 1 case
Mosley v. Texas Health & Human Servs. Comm'n, 517 S.W.3d 346 (Tex. App. 2017). “Tex. Educ. Code § 21.034(b) (“A request for rehearing is not required for a party to appeal the commissioner’s decision.”
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