1. (a) The consortium is governed by an executive committee composed of the following members:

   1. (1) the chair of the academic department of psychiatry of each of the health-related institutions of higher education listed in Section 113.0052(1) or a licensed psychiatrist, including a child-adolescent psychiatrist, designated by the chair to serve in the chair's place;
   2. (2) a representative of the commission with expertise in the delivery of mental health care services, appointed by the executive commissioner;
   3. (3) a representative of the commission with expertise in mental health facilities, appointed by the executive commissioner;
   4. (4) a representative of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, appointed by the commissioner of the coordinating board;
   5. (5) a representative of each nonprofit organization described by Section 113.0052(4) that is part of the consortium, designated by a majority of the members described by Subdivision (1);
   6. (6) a representative of a hospital system in this state, designated by a majority of the members described by Subdivision (1);
   7. (7) a representative selected from among the regional education service centers described by Section 113.0052(5), appointed by the executive commissioner; and

   8. (8) any other representative designated:

      1. (A) under Subsection (b); or
      2. (B) by a majority of the members described by Subdivision (1) at the request of the executive committee.
2. (b) The president of each of the health-related institutions of higher education listed in Section 113.0052(1) may designate a representative to serve on the executive committee.

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 464 (S.B. 11), Sec. 22, eff. June 6, 2019.

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 150 (S.B. 850), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.