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(a) The governor shall appoint nine members to the advisory commission.
(b) A member of the advisory commission must be a resident of this state.
(c) The advisory commission must include members who:
(1) have demonstrated a significant interest in and are knowledgeable about issues in the Jewish community and antisemitism;
(2) have served prominently as leaders of or spokespersons for public or private organizations that serve members of religious, ethnic, national heritage, or social groups that were subjected to antisemitism, the Holocaust, or other genocides;
(3) have significant professional experience in the field of Holocaust or genocide education;
(4) represent liberators of Holocaust or other genocide victims; or
(5) have demonstrated a significant, particular interest in Holocaust or genocide education.
(d) The governor shall fill any vacancy in a position on the advisory commission for the unexpired portion of the term.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 448.051. Composition of Advisory Commission - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-448-051/
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