BOARD MEMBERSHIP

(a) The Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows: (1) four psychologist members who have engaged in independent practice, teaching, or research in psychology for at least five years; (2) two psychological associate members who have been licensed as psychological associates under this chapter for at least five years; and (3) three members who represent the public. (a-1) One of the members appointed under Subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) must practice as a school psychologist under Section 501.260. (b) To ensure adequate representation on the board of the diverse fields of psychology, the governor in making appointments under Subsection (a)(1) shall appoint: (1) at least two members who provide psychological services; (2) at least one member who conducts research in the field of psychology; and (3) at least one member who teaches as a member of the faculty of a psychological training institution. (c) Each member of the board must be a citizen of the United States. (d) Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.