Sec. 8854.055. APPOINTMENT ON FAILURE TO QUALIFY. If a director fails to qualify for office, the commissioners court shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1147), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2013. SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES