A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the board if:
(1) the person is registered, certified, or licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of health services;
(2) the person's spouse is registered, certified, or licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of mental health; or
(3) the person or the person's spouse:
(A) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by the board or receiving funds from the board;
(B) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by the board or receiving funds from the board; or
(C) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the board, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for board membership, attendance, or expenses.
Official text of the Texas Occupations Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.