In the event of a vacancy, the governor shall appoint a replacement to fill the unexpired portion of the term.
Tex. Gov't Code § 35.003
VACANCY
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1090 (H.B. 3199), Sec. 1, eff
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