Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 1103.054. Eligibility of Public Members

(1) is a certified or licensed appraiser;

(2) is certified or licensed by an occupational regulatory agency in the field of real estate brokerage or appraisal;

(3) owns or controls, directly or indirectly, a business entity or other organization whose primary purpose is to engage in real estate sales, brokerage, or appraisal;  

(4) is employed by or participates in the management of a business entity or other organization whose primary purpose is to engage in real estate sales, brokerage, or appraisal;  or

(5) 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.