Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 31.121 - Presiding Officer Failing to Act Two or more members of the governing body of a political subdivision may perform a duty placed by this code on the presiding officer of the governing body if the office is vacant or the presiding officer fails to perform the duty unless:
(1) a single member of the governing body designated by law to act in place of the presiding officer performs the duty; or(2) this code specifies that the duty is to be performed by another authority acting in place of the presiding officer. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/1986.