By: Christian H.B. No. 4431
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the composition of the Texas Medical Board.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 152.002(a), Occupations Code, is amended
to read as follows:
(a) The board consists of 31 [19] members appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:
(1) twelve members who are learned and eminent
physicians licensed in this state for at least three years before
the appointment, nine of whom must be graduates of a reputable
medical school or college with a degree of doctor of medicine (M.D.)
and three of whom must be graduates of a reputable medical school or
college with a degree of doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.);
(2) twelve members who are learned and eminent
non-physician health care providers in this state for at least
three years before the appointment, two of whom shall be licensed
therapeutic optometrists, two of whom shall be licensed dentists,
two of whom shall be licensed podiatrists, two of whom shall be
licensed chiropractors, two of whom shall be licensed nurses and
two of whom shall be licensed acupuncturists; and
(3) [(2)] seven members who represent the public.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.