Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 493.006. Executive Director

(1) five years experience in the field of corrections in an administrative capacity;

(2) three years experience in the field of corrections in an administrative capacity and a graduate degree from an institution of higher education in penology or a related field;  or

(3) seven years experience in management or administration of a government agency, institution of higher education, or business enterprise of size comparable to the department.