# Tex. Occupations Code § 202.053: PUBLIC MEMBER ELIGIBILITY

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C202_S202.053

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Occupations Code § 202.053
- **Heading:** PUBLIC MEMBER ELIGIBILITY
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code oc / Chapter 202 / Section 202.053

## Text

A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the advisory board if the person or the person's spouse:

(1) is registered, certified, or licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of health care;

(2) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by the department 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 the department or receiving funds from the department; or

(4) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the department, other than reimbursement authorized by law for advisory board membership, attendance, or expenses.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Occupations Code § 202.001 § 202.001. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C202_S202.001.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 202.003 § 202.003. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C202_S202.003.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 202.051 § 202.051. BOARD MEMBERSHIP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C202_S202.051.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 202.053 § 202.053. PUBLIC MEMBER ELIGIBILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C202_S202.053.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 202.054 § 202.054. MEMBERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C202_S202.054.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 202.055 § 202.055. TERMS; VACANCIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C202_S202.055.md)
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- [Tex. Occupations Code § 202.057 § 202.057. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C202_S202.057.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 202.058 § 202.058. PRESIDING OFFICER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C202_S202.058.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 202.059 § 202.059. MEETINGS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C202_S202.059.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 202.062 § 202.062. DUTIES OF ADVISORY BOARD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C202_S202.062.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 202.153 § 202.153. FEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C202_S202.153.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 202.160 § 202.160. INFORMATION PROVIDED TO LICENSE HOLDERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C202_S202.160.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 202.161 § 202.161. POISON CONTROL CENTER INFORMATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C202_S202.161.md)

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