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Local Government Code §22.035

In force on Aug 15, 2022 · this text took effect Sep 01, 1987 · same as today's text

REGULAR TERM OF OFFICE

The mayor and aldermen of the municipality are elected for a term of two years unless a longer term is established under Article XI, Section 11, of the Texas Constitution.

History: Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.

Source: the Legislature's file server, seen Nov 08, 2026.

Every version on file

Effective Sep 01, 1987 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

KP-0433 (Aug 15, 2022): Commencement of the terms of city council positions after an election under Texas Constitution article XI, section 11, and the validity of the election in particular circumstances

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