A member of the commission is a county officer described by Section 87.012(15) and may be removed as provided by Chapter 87 if, after a trial, the jury finds good cause for removal, including:

1. (1) failure to pay local, state, or federal taxes when due;
2. (2) violation of the ethics code adopted by the commission;
3. (3) conviction of a felony or misdemeanor;
4. (4) excessive absenteeism as determined by the commission; and
5. (5) official misconduct.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.