1. (a) An advisory committee must be composed of a reasonable number of members not to exceed 24.

2. (b) The composition of an advisory committee that advises a state agency regarding an industry or occupation regulated or directly affected by the agency must provide a balanced representation between:

   1. (1) the industry or occupation; and
   2. (2) consumers of services provided by the agency, industry, or occupation.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 16.01(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1158, Sec. 47, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.