Sec. 402.051. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP. (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 residents of this state actually 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) has been a resident of this state for at least two years preceding appointment;
(B) is a citizen of the United States; and
(C) 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.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.055, eff. April 2, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.083, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.084, eff. September 1, 2015.
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