To be eligible to serve as public counsel, a person must:
- (1) be a resident of Texas;
- (2) be licensed to practice law in this state;
- (3) have demonstrated a strong commitment to and involvement in efforts to safeguard the rights of the working public;
- (4) have management experience;
- (5) possess knowledge and experience with the workers' compensation system; and
- (6) have experience with legislative procedures and administrative law.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.016, eff. September 1, 2005.