Sec. 453.054. MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS. (a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined statewide association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.
(b) A person may not be a member of the board if:
(1) the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of health care; or
(2) the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of health care.
(c) A person may not be a member of the board if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the board.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 535 (S.B. 317), Sec. 2.02, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle H - Professions Related to Certain Types of Therapy
Chapter 453 - Physical Therapists
Subchapter B. Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Section 453.051. Board Membership
Section 453.052. Purpose of Board
Section 453.053. Public Member Eligibility
Section 453.054. Membership Restrictions
Section 453.055. Terms; Vacancy
Section 453.056. Grounds for Removal