# Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.026: ADMINISTRATOR; DUTIES

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C281_S281.026

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.026
- **Heading:** ADMINISTRATOR; DUTIES
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 281 / Section 281.026

## Text

(a) The board shall appoint a person qualified by training and experience as the administrator for the district.

(b) The administrator serves at the will of the board and for terms of not more than four years.

(c) The administrator is entitled to compensation as determined by the board.

(d) Before assuming duties, the administrator shall execute a bond payable to the district in the amount of not less than $10,000, conditioned on the faithful performance of the administrator's duties and any other requirements determined by the board.

(e) Subject to the limitations prescribed by the board, the administrator shall:

(1) perform duties required by the board;

(2) supervise the work and activities of the district; and

(3) generally direct the affairs of the district.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.001 § 281.001. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C281_S281.001.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.002 § 281.002. DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C281_S281.002.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.003 § 281.003. CREATION ELECTION REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C281_S281.003.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.004 § 281.004. BALLOT PROPOSITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C281_S281.004.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.021 § 281.021. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C281_S281.021.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.022 § 281.022. TERM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C281_S281.022.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.023 § 281.023. OFFICERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C281_S281.023.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.024 § 281.024. COMPENSATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C281_S281.024.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.025 § 281.025. RECORD OF BOARD MEETING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C281_S281.025.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.026 § 281.026. ADMINISTRATOR; DUTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C281_S281.026.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.027 § 281.027. ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C281_S281.027.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.028 § 281.028. STAFF.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C281_S281.028.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.029 § 281.029. RETIREMENT PROGRAMS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C281_S281.029.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 281.030 § 281.030. SEAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C281_S281.030.md)

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