Section 503.103 - Eligibility of Public Members 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 care;(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 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 receiving funds from the board; or(C) uses or receives a substantial amount of funds from the board, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for board membership, attendance, or expenses.Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 561, Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2005. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.