To be eligible to serve as public counsel, a person must:

1. (1) be licensed to practice law in this state;
2. (2) have demonstrated a strong commitment to and involvement in efforts to safeguard the rights of the public; and
3. (3) possess the knowledge and experience necessary to practice effectively in insurance proceedings.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 2, eff. April 1, 2005.