Texas § OC.51.053 - COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § OC.51.053 — COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ OC.51.053. COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP; ELIGIBILITY. (a) Each member of the commission must be a representative of the general public. (b) A person is not eligible for appointment as a member of the commission if the person or the person's spouse: (1) is regulated by the department; (2) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving funds from the department; (3) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving funds from the department; (4) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the department, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for commission membership, attendance, or expenses; or (5) is an employee of the department. (b-1) In addition to the eligibility requirements provided by Subsection (b), a person is not eligible for appointment as a member of the commission if the person: (1) has been convicted of a felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude; or (2) is not a citizen of the United States. (c) Notwithstanding any other law, a person may be a member of the commission if the person or the person's spouse is registered, certified, or licensed by a regulatory agency in the field of health care. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 836, Sec. 8, eff. June 14, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 1.004, 1.026, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560 ), Sec. 1.02, eff. September 1, 2021. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1160 (S.B. 3070 ), Sec. 50, eff. June 20, 2025.
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What does The Texas Constitution § OC.51.053 cover?
Section OC.51.053 ("COMMISSION 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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