Sec. 404.052. QUALIFICATIONS. To be eligible to serve as public counsel, a person must:
(1) be a resident of Texas;
(2) be licensed to practice law in this state;
(3) have demonstrated a strong commitment to and involvement in efforts to safeguard the rights of the working public;
(4) have management experience;
(5) possess knowledge and experience with the workers' compensation system; and
(6) have experience with legislative procedures and administrative law.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.016, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 404 - Office of Injured Employee Counsel
Subchapter B. Injured Employee Public Counsel
Section 404.051. Appointment; Term
Section 404.052. Qualifications
Section 404.053. Business Interest; Service as Public Counsel
Section 404.054. Lobbying Activities
Section 404.055. Grounds for Removal