(a) The board of trustees shall designate a medical board composed of three physicians.
(b) To be eligible to serve as a member of the medical board, a physician must be licensed to practice medicine in the state and be of good standing in the medical profession. A physician who is eligible to participate in the retirement system may not be a member of the medical board.

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Terms Used In Texas Government Code 855.203

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011

(c) The medical board shall:
(1) review all medical examinations required by this subtitle;
(2) investigate essential statements and certificates made by or on behalf of a member of the retirement system in connection with an application for disability retirement; and
(3) report in writing to the board of trustees its conclusions and recommendations on all matters referred to it.