Texas Occupations Code 2022.001 – Commission Membership
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(a) The commission consists of:
(1) seven members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate; and
(2) two ex officio members who have the right to vote.
(b) The ex officio members are:
(1) the chair of the Public Safety Commission, or a member of the Public Safety Commission designated by the chair; and
(2) the commissioner of agriculture or the commissioner’s designee.
Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 2022.001
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) Of the appointed commission members:
(1) five members must be representatives of the general public and have general knowledge of business or agribusiness;
(2) one additional member must have special knowledge or experience related to horse racing; and
(3) one additional member must have special knowledge or experience related to greyhound racing.
(d) At least one of the members appointed under Subsection (c)(1) may be a veterinarian. Holding a veterinarian’s license satisfies the requirement that the person have general knowledge of business or agribusiness.
(e) Appointments to the commission shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.
(f) In making appointments to the commission, the governor shall attempt to reflect the minority groups found in the state’s general populace.