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Local Government Code §22.077

In force on Apr 01, 2020 · this text took effect Sep 01, 2001 · same as today's text

REMOVAL OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

(a) The governing body of the municipality may remove a municipal officer for incompetency, corruption, misconduct, or malfeasance in office after providing the officer with due notice and an opportunity to be heard. (b) If the governing body lacks confidence in a municipal officer appointed by the governing body, the governing body may remove the officer at any time. The removal is effective only if two-thirds of the elected aldermen vote in favor of a resolution declaring the lack of confidence.

History: Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 149, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 402, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

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

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Effective Sep 01, 2001 · seen Nov 2026–Nov 2026

Attorney General opinions that cite it

KP-0334 (Apr 01, 2020): Whether article II, section 1 of the Texas Constitution, relating to the separation of powers, applies to municipal government and the management of personnel
KP-0061 (Aug 07, 2015): Majority vote requirement to remove a municipal officer under section 22.077 of the Local Government . Code and related questions

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