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Tex. Government Code § 616.002

DEFINITIONS

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Tex. Government Code § 616.002, DEFINITIONS, Texas, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/657883
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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.