# Tex. Occupations Code § 453.053: PUBLIC MEMBER ELIGIBILITY

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C453_S453.053

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Occupations Code § 453.053
- **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 453 / Section 453.053

## Text

A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the 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 executive council or board or receiving funds from the executive council or board;

(3) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by the executive council or board or receiving funds from the executive council or board; or

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

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Occupations Code § 453.001 § 453.001. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C453_S453.001.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 453.002 § 453.002. APPLICATION OF SUNSET ACT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C453_S453.002.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 453.003 § 453.003. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C453_S453.003.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 453.004 § 453.004. EFFECT OF CHAPTER; APPLICABILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C453_S453.004.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 453.005 § 453.005. PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C453_S453.005.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 453.006 § 453.006. PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C453_S453.006.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 453.051 § 453.051. BOARD MEMBERSHIP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C453_S453.051.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 453.052 § 453.052. PURPOSE OF BOARD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C453_S453.052.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 453.053 § 453.053. PUBLIC MEMBER ELIGIBILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C453_S453.053.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 453.054 § 453.054. MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C453_S453.054.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 453.055 § 453.055. TERMS; VACANCY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C453_S453.055.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 453.056 § 453.056. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C453_S453.056.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 453.057 § 453.057. PER DIEM REIMBURSEMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C453_S453.057.md)
- [Tex. Occupations Code § 453.058 § 453.058. OFFICERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Coc_C453_S453.058.md)

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