Texas Occupations Code

§ 51.053 — COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP; ELIGIBILITY

OC § 51.053Title 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO LICENSING · Ch. 51. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION · Art. B. DEPARTMENT AND COMMISSION

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(a)Each member of the commission must be a representative of the general public.

(b)A person is not eligible for appointment as a member of the commission if the person or the person's spouse:

(1)is regulated by the department;

(2)is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving funds from the department;

(3)owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving funds from the department;

(4)uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the department, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for commission membership, attendance, or expenses; or

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Legislative history

Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 1.02, eff. September 1, 2021. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1160 (S.B. 3070), Sec. 50, eff. June 20, 2025.