Section 321.004 - Procedure for Tie Vote(a) If the full committee is present and is not able to resolve a tie vote within a reasonable time on a matter this chapter requires the committee to decide, the committee shall select a member of the house or senate to meet with the committee and to cast the tie-breaking vote.(b) The seventh member's duty to the committee ends when the member casts the tie-breaking vote and the matter is resolved.Tex. Gov't. Code § 321.004
Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1985.