Texas § 616.002 DEFINITIONS.

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§ 616.002 — DEFINITIONS.

Texas § 616.002

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Tex. Government Code Code Ann. § 616.002 (2026).

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Sec. 616.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:

(1)"Emergency interim successor" means an individual designated under this chapter to exercise the powers and perform the duties of an office.

(2)"Office" includes:

(A)a state office, the powers and duties of which are defined by the constitution or laws of this state, except the governor, a member of the judiciary, and a member of the legislature; and

(B)a local office, the powers and duties of which are defined by the constitution or laws of this state or by a charter or an ordinance.

(3)"Political subdivision" includes a municipality, a county, and a fire, power, or drainage district that is not included under Section 616.023 .

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Sec. 616.002. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Emergency interim successor" means an individual designated under this chapter to exercise the powers and perform the duties of an office.
(2) "Office" includes:
(A) a state office, the powers and duties of which are defined by the constitution or laws of this state, except the governor, a member of the judiciary, and a member of the legislature; and
(B) a local office, the powers and duties of which are defined by the constitution or laws of this state or by a charter or an ordinance.
(3) "Political subdivision" includes a municipality, a county, and a fire, power, or drainage district that is not included under Section 616.023 .