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HonoRnble Tom DeBerry, page 4
superiateadent shall have had special ad-
vantages and practical experience in the
maageent of the lass of persons oom-
aitted tO his charge. The teas of office
shall bO two years, subject to removal by
the Board for good cause."
The foregoing articles 601, 695 and 691 are
all found in Title 80, while the succeeding articles
are in Title 51 of the Revised Civil Statutes.
Article 3174 provides
"Eaoh eleamoeynary inntitution estab-
lished by law shall be aaaged and controlled
in aooordance with the provisions of this
title. The general ontrol, mnagaent and
direction of the affairs, property and busi-
ness of .auh institutions i vested in the
State Board of Coatrole"
Artiole 354 ratd as follow
"The superbntendent of eth State hose
pital hafl be a arrid mat n, a skilled
physician, and experienced in the treat-
ment of inatfaity, N shallU aride at the
asylum with hl~ family, and hall devote
his tism exlusivly to the duties of his
offtie, and may be removed by the Strte
Eord of Control for good oause."
Article 3176 provides as follows
"The superintendent shall be the a dmin-
istratie head of the institution to whioh
he is appointed. It shall have the follow-
lng powers
"l# To establish such rules and regula-
tions for the government of the institution
in his charge, as he deems will best promote
the inte.rat and welfare of it. inates.
"1, Where not otherwise provided by
law, to appoint the subordlnate ofiors,
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Texas. Attorney-General's Office. Texas Attorney General Opinion: O-1857, text, 1940; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth259052/m1/4/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.