Tex.
Occ. Code Section 1103.052
Board Membership
(a)
The board consists of nine members as follows:(1)
the executive secretary of the Veterans’ Land Board or the executive secretary’s designee; and(2)
eight members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:(A)
four members who are certified or licensed appraisers actively engaged in the practice of appraising real property; and(B)
four public members who qualify for appointment based on their recognized business ability.(b)
The executive secretary of the Veterans’ Land Board or the executive secretary’s designee is a voting member of the board.(c)
In making appointments to the board, the governor shall ensure that:(1)
a single appraisal organization is not overrepresented on the board;(2)
the board is independent of a trade association, profession, or industry; and(3)
the board represents:(A)
the diverse geographic areas of the state; and(B)
a cross-section of disciplines in the field of real estate appraisal.(d)
Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to:(1)
the race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin of the appointee; or(2)
the appointee’s membership in an appraisal organization.
Source:
Section 1103.052 — Board Membership, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1103.htm#1103.052 (accessed May 26, 2025).
