Tex. Gov't Code § 508.035

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 508.035 - Presiding Officer
(a) The governor shall designate one member to serve as presiding officer of the board.
(b) The presiding officer serves in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor.
(c) The presiding officer reports directly to the governor and serves as the administrative head of the board.
(d) The presiding officer may:
(1) delegate responsibilities and authority to other members of the board, parole commissioners, or to employees of the board;
(2) appoint advisory committees from the membership of the board or from parole commissioners to further the efficient administration of board business; and
(3) establish policies and procedures to further the efficient administration of the business of the board.

Tex. Gov't. Code § 508.035

Amended By Acts 2003, 78th Leg., 3rd C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 11.06, eff. 1/11/2004.
Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 856, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2001
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 12.01, eff. 9/1/1997.