Sec. 1951.103. MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS. (a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.
(b) A person may not be a member of the committee if:
(1) the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of pest control except as provided by Section 1951.101(a)(4); or
(2) the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of pest control.
(c) A person may not be a member of the committee if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the department.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 890 (H.B. 2458), Sec. 1.09, eff. September 1, 2007.
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