Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 119A.003. Appointment of Advisory Council Members

(A) three members who are health care providers, as defined by Section 161.201;

(B) one member who is a licensed health care provider with expertise in treating persons with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections, and autism;

(C) one member who is a pediatrician with experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections;

(D) one member who is a child psychiatrist with experience treating persons with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections;

(E)  one member with experience in conducting research on pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections, obsessive-compulsive disorder, tic disorders, and other neurological disorders;

(F) one member who is a social worker;

(G) one member who is a representative of the Texas Education Agency with expertise in special education services;

(H) one member who is a psychologist licensed under Chapter 501, Occupations Code;

(I) one member who is a representative of a professional organization in this state for school nurses;

(J) one member who is a representative of an advocacy and support group in this state for individuals affected by pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, including pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections;

(K) one member who is a representative of an advocacy and support group in this state for individuals affected by autism;  and

(L) one member who is a parent of a child who has been diagnosed with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome or autism.