Texas HB5645 changes the term length for the chair of a county ethics commission from six months to one year.

HB5645 amends the Local Government Code to change the term length for the chair of a county ethics commission. The chair, selected by a majority vote of commission members, will now serve a one-year term instead of six months. This change applies only to terms beginning after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. Existing terms are governed by the law in effect at the time of selection.

Texas HB5645 changes the term length for the chair of a county ethics commission from six months to one year.

HB5645 amends the Local Government Code to change the term length for the chair of a county ethics commission. The chair, selected by a majority vote of commission members, will now serve a one-year term instead of six months. This change applies only to terms beginning after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. Existing terms are governed by the law in effect at the time of selection.