Sec. 203.053. ELIGIBILITY OF PUBLIC MEMBERS

A person is not eligible for appointment as a public member of the midwifery board if the person or the person's spouse:

(1) is registered, certified, or licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of midwifery;

(2) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by the midwifery board or receiving funds from the midwifery 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 funds from the midwifery board; or

(4) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or funds from the midwifery board, other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for midwifery board membership, attendance, or expenses.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.