Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 1001.102. Member Eligibility

(1) is registered, certified, or licensed by a regulatory agency in the field of engineering or land surveying;

(2) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving money from the board;

(3) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other organization regulated by or receiving money from the board; or

(4) uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible goods, services, or money from the board other than compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for board membership, attendance, or expenses.

(1) be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state for at least 10 years before the date of appointment; and

(2) have been engaged in the practice of engineering for at least 10 years before the date of appointment.

(1) must be:

(2) may not be licensed as an engineer.