(a) The authority is composed of seven members.
(b) The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint the following six members:
(1) two representatives of motor vehicle insurance consumers;
(2) two representatives of insurance companies writing motor vehicle insurance in this state; and
(3) two representatives of law enforcement.

Terms Used In Texas Transportation Code 1006.051

  • 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.

(c) The public safety director of the Department of Public Safety or the director’s designee serves ex officio as the seventh member of the authority.
(d) Appointments to the authority shall be made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.

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