Texas Occupations Code 402.051 – Advisory Board Membership
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(a) The advisory board consists of nine members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission with the approval of the commission as follows:
(1) six members licensed under this chapter who have been engaged in fitting and dispensing hearing instruments for at least five years preceding appointment, not more than one of whom may be licensed under Chapter 401;
(2) one member who is actively practicing as a physician licensed by the Texas Medical Board and who:
(A) is a citizen of the United States; and
(B) specializes in the practice of otolaryngology; and
(3) two members of the public.
(b) Appointments to the advisory board shall be made without regard to the race, creed, sex, religion, or national origin of the appointee.
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 402.051
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005