Tex.
Occ. Code Section 252.002
Member Eligibility
(a)
A person is not eligible for appointment as a member if:(1)
the person’s license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene has been revoked by the board for a violation of a statute of this state relating to the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene and the revocation is not overturned by final order of a court; or(2)
the person is an adverse party in civil litigation against the board.(b)
A person is not eligible for appointment as a dentist or dental hygienist member of the board if the person has a financial interest in any dental, dental hygiene, or medical school.(c)
A person is not eligible for appointment as a dental hygienist member of the board if the person is licensed to practice dentistry in this state.(d)
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 or receiving money from the board;(3)
owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving money from the board;(4)
uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or money from the board, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for board membership, attendance, or expenses; or(5)
is employed by a board member.
Source:
Section 252.002 — Member Eligibility, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.252.htm#252.002 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
