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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 12. HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH |
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Chapter 1002. TEXAS INSTITUTE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY |
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Subchapter B. ADMINISTRATION |
Sec. 1002.052. COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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(a) The institute is governed by a board of 15 directors appointed by the governor.
(b) The following ex officio, nonvoting members also serve on the board:
(1) the commissioner of the department;
(2) the executive commissioner;
(3) the commissioner of insurance;
(4) the executive director of the Employees Retirement System of Texas;
(5) the executive director of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas;
(6) the state Medicaid director of the Health and Human Services Commission;
(7) the executive director of the Texas Medical Board;
(8) the commissioner of the Department of Aging and Disability Services;
(9) the executive director of the Texas Workforce Commission;
(10) the commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; and
(11) a representative from each state agency or system of higher education that purchases or provides health care services, as determined by the governor.
(c) The governor shall appoint as board members health care providers, payors, consumers, and health care quality experts or persons who possess expertise in any other area the governor finds necessary for the successful operation of the institute.
(d) A person may not serve as a voting member of the board if the person serves on or advises another board or advisory board of a state agency.