Eligibility of Public Members

Sec. 1701.052. ELIGIBILITY OF PUBLIC MEMBERS. A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the commission if the person or the person's spouse: (1) is registered, certified, or licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of law enforcement; (2) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by the commission or receiving funds from the commission; (3) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by the commission or receiving funds from the commission; (4) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the commission, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for commission membership, attendance, or expenses; or (5) is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a law enforcement labor union. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.