Texas § OC.252.001 - BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § OC.252.001 — BOARD MEMBERSHIP, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ OC.252.001. BOARD MEMBERSHIP
BOARD MEMBERSHIP. (a) The State Board of Dental Examiners consists of 11 members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows: (1) six reputable dentist members who reside in this state and have been actively engaged in the practice of dentistry for at least the five years preceding appointment; (2) three reputable dental hygienist members who reside in this state and have been actively engaged in the practice of dental hygiene for at least the five years preceding appointment; and (3) two members who represent the public. (b) Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee. (c) In making an appointment under this section, the governor shall attempt to appoint members of different minority groups, including females, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 17, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1170, Sec. 8.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 295 (S.B. 313 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.
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Section OC.252.001 ("BOARD MEMBERSHIP") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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