CHAPTER 762. COMMISSION ON UNIFORM STATE LAWS
GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 7. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
CHAPTER 762. COMMISSION ON UNIFORM STATE LAWS
Sec. 762.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Commission" means the Commission on Uniform State Laws.
(2) "National conference" means the National Conference of
Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
1991.
Sec. 762.002. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. (a) The commission shall:
(1) promote the uniform judicial interpretation of all uniform
laws; and
(2) before January 1 of each odd-numbered year, submit a
biennial report to the legislature that contains an account of
the commission's transactions and its advice and recommendations
for legislation.
(b) The commission may supplement the report.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
1991.
Sec. 762.003. COMPOSITION OF COMMISSION; TERMS. (a) The
commission is composed of:
(1) nine members appointed by the governor;
(2) the executive director of the Texas Legislative Council or a
person designated by the executive director; and
(3) in addition to the persons described by Subdivisions (1) and
(2), residents of this state who have long service in the cause
of uniformity in state legislation as shown by:
(A) at least 20 years of service representing the state as an
associate member of the national conference;
(B) election as a life member of the national conference; or
(C) at least 15 years of service as a member of the commission
and at least five years of combined service as a judge or justice
of a trial or appellate court of this state.
(b) Appointments to the commission shall be made without regard
to the race, creed, sex, religion, or national origin of the
appointees.
(c) Appointed members serve staggered six-year terms, with the
terms of three members expiring September 30 of each
even-numbered year.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
1991. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 170, Sec. 1, eff. May
21, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 30, Sec. 1, eff. July 1,
2001.
Sec. 762.004. ELIGIBILITY FOR APPOINTMENT; LOBBYIST RESTRICTION.
(a) To be eligible for appointment to the commission, a person
must be an attorney licensed to practice law.
(b) At least one of the commissioners, at the time of that
commissioner's appointment, must be a state judge.
(c) At least one of the commissioners, at the time of that
commissioner's appointment, must be a legal educator.
(d) A person required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter
305 because of the person's activities for compensation in or on
behalf of a profession related to the operation of the commission
may not serve as a commissioner or act as general counsel to the
commission.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
1991.
Sec. 762.005. DUTIES OF COMMISSIONERS. Each commissioner shall:
(1) promote uniformity in state laws in subject areas in which
uniformity is desirable and practicable; and
(2) attend national conference meetings.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
1991.
Sec. 762.006. VACANCY; EXPIRATION OF TERM. (a) The office of
an appointed commissioner becomes vacant on the death,
resignation, failure or refusal to serve, or removal of the
commissioner.
(b) The governor shall fill a vacancy by appointing a person to
the commission for the unexpired term of the commissioner
vacating the office.
(c) On the vacancy or expiration of the term of office of an
appointed commissioner, the governor shall appoint a state judge
or legal educator if the appointment is required by Section
762.004(b) or (c).
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
1991.
Sec. 762.008. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL. (a) It is a ground for
removal from the commission if a member:
(1) did not have, at the time of appointment or election, the
qualifications required by Section 762.004;
(2) does not maintain the qualifications required by Section
762.004;
(3) is prohibited from serving as a commissioner under Section
762.004(d); or
(4) is ineligible to participate in activities of the national
conference.
(b) The validity of an action of the commission is not affected
because it is taken when a member is subject to removal.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
1991.
Sec. 762.009. MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS. (a) The
commission shall meet at least once every two years.
(b) The commissioners shall elect a chairman and secretary, who
shall each hold office for a term of two years.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
1991.
Sec. 762.010. COMPENSATION. A commissioner serves without
compensation but is entitled to be reimbursed for reasonable
expenses incurred in the performance of the commissioner's
duties.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
1991.
Sec. 762.011. SUPPORT SERVICES. The Texas Legislative Council
shall provide accounting, clerical, and other support services
necessary for the commission to carry out its duties.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 38, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1,
1991.