(a) Selections and appointments. In accordance with
the Texas Occupations Code §301.057, the Governor shall designate
one of the members of the board as presiding officer. During the last
meeting of the calendar year in even years, the board shall elect
from among its membership a vice president. The term of the vice president
shall be for two years. If the office of vice president becomes vacant
during a two-year term, the members of the board shall elect a new
vice president from among its membership to serve for the remainder
of the term. All elections and any other issues requiring a vote of
the board shall be decided by a simple majority of the members present
and voting.