By: Zaffirini S.B. No. 2075     (Phelan)           A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the establishment, powers and duties, terms, and   governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by   the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 301.053, Agriculture Code, is amended to   read as follows:          Sec. 301.053.  ADVISORY BOARDS [COMMITTEES]. The Texas   Department of Licensing and Regulation may establish advisory   boards [committees] to advise the Texas Department of Licensing and   Regulation and to make recommendations to the Texas Department of   Licensing and Regulation concerning legislation, policies,   administration, research, and other matters related to the duties,   powers, or functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and   Regulation under this chapter.          SECTION 2.  Section 1001.058, Education Code, is amended to   read as follows:          Sec. 1001.058.  ADVISORY BOARD [COMMITTEE]. (a)  The   commission shall establish an advisory board [committee] to advise   the commission and department on rules and educational and   technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter.          (b)  The advisory board [committee] consists of nine members   appointed for staggered six-year terms by the presiding officer of   the commission, with the approval of the commission, as follows:                (1)  three driver education providers;                (2)  three driving safety providers;                (3)  one driver education instructor;                (4)  the division head of the Department of Public   Safety driver license division or the division head's designee; and                (5)  one member of the public.          (c)  The presiding officer of the commission shall appoint   the presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of two years   [committee]. The presiding officer of the advisory board   [committee] may vote on any matter before the advisory board   [committee].          (d)  [A member may not serve two consecutive full terms.          [(e)]  If a vacancy occurs during a term, the presiding   officer of the commission, with the approval of the commission,   shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications of the   vacated position to serve for the remainder of the term.          (e) [(f)]  A member of the advisory board [committee] may be   removed from the advisory board [committee] as provided by Section   51.209, Occupations Code.          (f) [(g)]  Members of the advisory board [committee] may not   receive compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for actual   and necessary expenses incurred in performing the functions of the   advisory board [committee], subject to the General Appropriations   Act.          (g) [(i)]  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to   the advisory board [committee].          SECTION 3.  Section 469.053, Government Code, is amended to   read as follows:          Sec. 469.053.  ADVISORY BOARD [COMMITTEE]; TERMS; MEETINGS;   REVIEW OF AND COMMENT ON RULES. (a)  The presiding officer of the   commission, with the commission's approval, shall appoint an   advisory board [committee] for the architectural barriers program.     The board [committee] shall consist of building professionals and   persons with disabilities who are familiar with architectural   barrier problems and solutions.  The board [committee] shall   consist of at least eight members.  A majority of the members of the   board [committee] must be persons with disabilities.          (b)  Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year   terms [A committee member serves at the will of the presiding   officer of the commission].          (c)  A board [committee] member may not receive compensation   for service on the board [committee] but is entitled to   reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in   performing functions as a member.          (d)  The presiding officer of the commission, with the   commission's approval, shall appoint a board [committee] member as   presiding officer for two years.          (e)  [(f)  The committee periodically shall review the rules   relating to the architectural barriers program and recommend   changes in the rules to the commission.          [(g)]  The commission must submit all proposed changes to any   rule or procedure that relates to the architectural barriers   program to the board [committee] for review and comment before   adopting or implementing the new or amended rule or procedure.          SECTION 4.  Section 754.012(b), Health and Safety Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (b)  A member of the advisory board may be removed from the   advisory board as provided by Section 51.209, Occupations Code   [Board members serve at the will of the commission].          SECTION 5.  Section 51.001(1), Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:                (1)  "Advisory board" means an [a board, committee,   council, or other] entity with multiple members that has as its   primary function advising the commission or department.          SECTION 6.  Subchapter D, Chapter 51, Occupations Code, is   amended by adding Section 51.2094 to read as follows:          Sec. 51.2094.  PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARDS. (a)  The commission   may establish an advisory board to advise the commission or the   department regarding a program subject to regulation by the   department.          (b)  Unless otherwise provided by a law establishing a   regulatory program administered by the department, the commission   may establish:                (1)  the number of advisory board members, provided   that the number of members must be an odd number of three or more;                (2)  the qualifications for an advisory board member;   and                (3)  the terms of advisory board members.          (c)  Unless otherwise provided by a law establishing a   regulatory program administered by the department, members of an   advisory board shall be appointed by the presiding officer of the   commission with the commission's approval.          (d)  Unless otherwise provided by a law establishing a   regulatory program administered by the department, the presiding   officer of the commission, on approval of the commission, shall   designate a member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding   officer of the advisory board for a two-year term.  The presiding   officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter before the   advisory board.          SECTION 7.  Section 203.055(a), Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          (a)  Members of the advisory board serve for staggered terms   of six years.  [The terms of three members expire on January 31 of   each odd-numbered year.]          SECTION 8.  Section 203.056, Occupations Code, is amended to   read as follows:          Sec. 203.056.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of   the commission shall designate a member of the advisory board to   serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board to serve for a   term of two years [one year].  The presiding officer of the advisory   board may vote on any matter before the advisory board.          SECTION 9.  Section 401.105(a), Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          (a)  Members are appointed for staggered six-year terms.   [The terms of three members expire September 1 of each odd-numbered   year.]          SECTION 10.  Section 401.107(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  The presiding officer of the commission shall designate   a member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of   the advisory board for a term of two years [one year].          SECTION 11.  Section 402.055(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year   terms.  [The terms of three members expire on February 1 of each   odd-numbered year.]          SECTION 12.  Section 402.057, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 402.057.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of   the commission shall designate a member of the advisory board to   serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of   two years [one year].  The presiding officer of the advisory board   may vote on any matter before the advisory board.          SECTION 13.  Section 403.051, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 403.051.  ADVISORY BOARD [COMMITTEE]. The department   shall appoint an advisory board [committee] to provide advice and   recommendations to the department on technical matters relevant to   the administration of this chapter.          SECTION 14.  Section 451.053(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  Board members serve staggered six-year terms [with the   terms of one or two members expiring on January 31 of each   odd-numbered year].          SECTION 15.  Section 451.055, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 451.055.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of   the commission shall designate a member of the board to serve as the   presiding officer of the board for a two-year [one-year] term. The   presiding officer of the board may vote on any matter before the   board.          SECTION 16.  Section 455.103(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  Members of the advisory board are appointed for   staggered six-year terms. [The terms of three members expire   September 1 of each odd-numbered year.]          SECTION 17.  Section 455.104(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  The presiding officer of the commission shall designate   a member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of   the advisory board for a term of two years [one year].          SECTION 18.  Section 506.103(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year   terms[, with the terms of three members expiring February 1 of each   odd-numbered year].          SECTION 19.  Section 506.104, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 506.104.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of   the commission shall designate a member of the advisory board to   serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of   two years [one year].  The presiding officer of the advisory board   may vote on any matter before the advisory board.          SECTION 20.  Section 605.055(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year   terms.  [The terms of two or three members expire on February 1 of   each odd-numbered year.]          SECTION 21.  Section 605.056, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 605.056.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of   the commission, with the commission's approval, shall designate a   member of the advisory board to serve as the presiding officer of   the advisory board for a term of two years [one year].  The   presiding officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter   before the advisory board.          SECTION 22.  Section 701.054(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year   terms.  [The terms of three members begin on September 1 of each   odd-numbered year.]          SECTION 23.  Section 701.057, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 701.057.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of   the commission shall designate a member of the advisory board as the   presiding officer of the advisory board to serve for a term of two   years [one year].  The presiding officer of the advisory board may   vote on any matter before the advisory board.          SECTION 24.  Section 802.065, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 802.065.  ADVISORY BOARD [COMMITTEE]. (a)  The   commission shall establish an advisory board [committee] to advise   the commission and make recommendations on matters related to the   administration and enforcement of this chapter, including   licensing fees and standards adopted under Subchapter E.          (b)  The advisory board [committee] consists of nine members   appointed by the presiding officer of the commission with the   approval of the commission as follows:                (1)  two members who are licensed breeders;                (2)  two members who are veterinarians;                (3)  two members who represent animal welfare   organizations each of which has an office based in this state;                (4)  two members who represent the public; and                (5)  one member who is an animal control officer as   defined in Section 829.001, Health and Safety Code.          (c)  Members of the advisory board [committee] serve   staggered six-year [four-year] terms.  [The terms of four or five   members expire on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.]  If a   vacancy occurs during a member's term, the presiding officer of the   commission, with the approval of the commission, shall appoint a   replacement member to serve for the remainder of the unexpired   term.          (d)  The presiding officer of the commission shall designate   one member of the advisory board [committee] to serve as presiding   officer of the advisory board [committee] for a two-year term.  A   member may serve more than one term as presiding officer.          (e) [(f)]  Except for the members described by Subsection   (b)(1), a person may not be a member of the advisory board   [committee] if the person or a member of the person's household:                (1)  is required to be licensed under this chapter;                (2)  is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of an   entity required to be licensed under this chapter;                (3)  owns or controls, either directly or indirectly,   more than a 10 percent interest in an entity required to be licensed   under this chapter; or                (4)  is required to register as a lobbyist under   Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities   for compensation on behalf of an entity required to be licensed   under this chapter.          (f) [(g)]  The presiding officer of the commission may   remove from the advisory board [committee] a member who is   ineligible for membership under Subsection (e)[(f)].          (g) [(h)]  A member may not receive compensation for service   on the advisory board [committee]. Subject to the department's   budget and any limitation provided by the General Appropriations   Act, a board [committee] member may receive reimbursement for the   actual and necessary expenses incurred while performing advisory   board [committee] duties.          (h) [(i)]  A decision of the advisory board [committee] is   effective only on a majority vote of the members present.          (i) [(j)]  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to   the size, composition, or duration of the advisory board   [committee] or to the appointment of the board's [committee's]   presiding officer.          SECTION 25.  Section 1151.002(7-b), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:                (7-b)  "Board" ["Committee"] means the Texas Tax   Professional Advisory Board [Committee].          SECTION 26.  Subchapter B, Chapter 1151, Occupations Code,   is amended to read as follows:   SUBCHAPTER B.  TEXAS TAX PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARD [COMMITTEE]          Sec. 1151.051.  MEMBERSHIP. (a)  The Texas Tax Professional   Advisory Board [Committee] consists of seven members appointed by   the presiding officer of the commission with the approval of the   commission as follows:                (1)  two members who are certified under this chapter   as registered professional appraisers;                (2)  two members who are certified under this chapter   as registered Texas collectors or registered Texas assessors; and                (3)  three members who represent the public.          (b)  A vacancy on the board [committee] is filled in the same   manner as the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the   term.          (c)  The presiding officer of the commission shall designate   one member of the board [committee] as the presiding officer to   serve a two-year term.          (d)  Each appointment to the board [committee] shall be made   without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age,   or national origin of the appointee.          (e)  Section 2110.008, Government Code, does not apply to the   board [committee].          Sec. 1151.0511.  PUBLIC MEMBER ELIGIBILITY. A person may   not be a public member of the board [committee] if the person or the   person's spouse:                (1)  is registered, certified, or licensed by a   regulatory agency in the field of property tax appraisal,   assessment, or collection;                (2)  is employed by or participates in the management   of a business entity or other organization regulated by or   receiving money from the department;                (3)  owns or controls, directly or indirectly, more   than a 10 percent interest in a business entity or other   organization regulated by or receiving money from the department;                (4)  uses or receives a substantial amount of tangible   goods, services, or money from the department other than   compensation or reimbursement authorized by law for board   [committee] membership, attendance, or expenses; or                (5)  at any time has served on an appraisal review   board.          Sec. 1151.0512.  MEMBERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS. (a)     In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and   voluntarily joined statewide association of business or   professional competitors in this state designed to assist its   members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual   business or professional problems and in promoting their common   interest.          (b)  A person may not be a member of the board [committee] if:                (1)  the person is an officer, employee, or paid   consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of property tax   appraisal, assessment, or collection; or                (2)  the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid   consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of property tax   appraisal, assessment, or collection.          (c)  A person may not be a member of the board [committee] if   the person or the person's spouse is required to register as a   lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the   person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession   related to the operation of the board [committee] or the   department.          Sec. 1151.052.  TERMS. Board [Committee] members serve   staggered six-year terms[, with the terms of one or two members   expiring on March 1 of each odd-numbered year].          Sec. 1151.055.  COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT. [(a)]  A board   [committee] member may not receive compensation for the member's   services.          SECTION 27.  The heading to Subchapter C, Chapter 1151,   Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows:   SUBCHAPTER C.  DUTIES OF COMMISSION, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,   DEPARTMENT, AND ADVISORY BOARD [COMMITTEE]          SECTION 28.  Section 1151.101, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1151.101.  FEES. The commission, with the advice of the   board [committee], shall establish fees under this chapter in   amounts reasonable and necessary to cover the costs of   administering the programs and activities under this chapter.          SECTION 29.  Section 1151.108, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1151.108.  BOARD [COMMITTEE] DUTIES. The board   [committee] shall:                (1)  recommend to the commission rules and standards   regarding technical issues relating to tax professionals;                (2)  provide advice to the commission regarding   continuing education courses and curricula for registrants;                (3)  provide advice to the commission regarding the   contents of any examination required by the commission under this   chapter; and                (4)  educate, and respond to questions from, the   commission and the department regarding issues affecting tax   professionals.          SECTION 30.  Subchapter C, Chapter 1152, Occupations Code,   is amended to read as follows:   SUBCHAPTER C.  PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS ADVISORY BOARD [COUNCIL]          Sec. 1152.101.  DEFINITION. In this subchapter, "board"   ["council"] means the Property Tax Consultants Advisory Board   [Council].          Sec. 1152.102.  BOARD [COUNCIL] MEMBERSHIP. (a)  The board   [council] is composed of seven members appointed by the presiding   officer of the commission, with the commission's approval.          (b)  The presiding officer of the commission may appoint not   more than two members who are qualified for an exemption under   Section 1152.002(a)(3).          (c)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), each person   appointed for membership on the board [council] must:                (1)  be a registered senior property tax consultant;                (2)  be a member of a nonprofit and voluntary trade   association:                      (A)  whose membership consists primarily of   persons who perform property tax consulting services in this state   or who engage in property tax management in this state for other   persons;                      (B)  that has written experience and examination   requirements for membership; and                      (C)  that subscribes to a code of professional   conduct or ethics;                (3)  be a resident of this state for the five years   preceding the date of the appointment; and                (4)  have performed or supervised the performance of   property tax consulting services as the person's primary occupation   continuously for the five years preceding the date of the   appointment.          (d)  One member of the board [council] must be a public   member.          Sec. 1152.103.  MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS. A person is not   eligible for appointment as a member of the board [council] if the   person is:                (1)  required to register with the secretary of state   under Chapter 305, Government Code;                (2)  required to register with the department under   Chapter 1151; or                (3)  exempt from the registration requirements imposed   by this chapter, except as provided by Section 1152.102.          Sec. 1152.104.  TERMS; VACANCY. (a)  Members of the board   [council] serve staggered six-year [three-year] terms[, with the   terms of two members expiring on February 1 of each year].          (b)  If a vacancy occurs during a member's term, the   presiding officer of the commission, with the commission's   approval, shall appoint to fill the unexpired part of the term a   replacement who meets the qualifications of the vacated office.          Sec. 1152.105.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of   the commission, with the commission's approval, shall appoint a   member of the board [council] to serve as presiding officer of the   board [council] for two years.          Sec. 1152.106.  VOTE REQUIRED FOR ACTION. A decision of the   board [council] is not effective unless it receives the affirmative   vote of at least four members.          Sec. 1152.107.  COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT. A board   [council] member is not entitled to receive compensation for   serving as a member. A board [council] member is entitled to   reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in performing   duties as a member, subject to applicable limitations in the   General Appropriations Act.          Sec. 1152.108.  BOARD [COUNCIL] POWERS. The board [council]   shall:                (1)  recommend to the commission standards of practice,   conduct, and ethics for registrants to be adopted under this   chapter;                (2)  recommend to the commission amounts for the fees   it may set under this chapter;                (3)  recommend to the commission contents for the   senior property tax consultant registration examination and   standards of acceptable performance;                (4)  assist and advise the commission in recognizing   continuing education programs and educational courses for   registrants; and                (5)  advise the commission in establishing educational   requirements for initial applicants.          SECTION 31.  Section 1302.201, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1302.201.  ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP. The air   conditioning and refrigeration contractors advisory board consists   of nine members appointed by the presiding officer of the   commission, with the commission's approval[, and two ex officio   nonvoting members].  One member of the advisory board must be a   public member.          SECTION 32.  Section 1302.205(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  Appointed advisory board members serve staggered   six-year terms. [The terms of two appointed members expire on   February 1 of each odd-numbered year.]          SECTION 33.  Section 1305.052(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  Advisory board members serve staggered terms of six   years[, with the terms of three members expiring on February 1 of   each odd-numbered year].          SECTION 34.  Section 1305.053, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1305.053.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of   the commission shall appoint one of the advisory board members to   serve as presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of two   years [one year]. The presiding officer of the advisory board may   vote on any matter before the advisory board.          SECTION 35.  Section 1603.053(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year   terms[, with the terms of three members expiring January 31 of each   odd-numbered year].          SECTION 36.  Section 1802.102(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  The advisory board consists of seven members appointed   as follows:                (1)  four members who are licensed auctioneers   appointed by the presiding officer of the commission, with the   commission's approval;                (2)  one member who represents an auction school [the   administrative head, or the administrative head's designee, of any   state agency or office that is selected by the commission]; and                (3)  two public members.          SECTION 37.  Sections 1802.103 and 1802.104, Occupations   Code, are amended to read as follows:          Sec. 1802.103.  TERMS; VACANCIES. [(a)]  Advisory board   members serve staggered six-year terms [that expire on September 1   of each odd-numbered year.  Members may not serve more than two   consecutive terms].  If a vacancy occurs during [the term of such] a   member's term [member], the presiding officer of the commission,   with the commission's approval, shall appoint a replacement to   serve for the remainder of the term.          Sec. 1802.104.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of   the commission, with the commission's approval, shall appoint a   member of the advisory board to serve as presiding officer of the   board.  The presiding officer shall serve a term of [serves for] two   years [and may not serve more than two consecutive terms].          SECTION 38.  Section 1901.001(3), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:                (3)  "Board" ["Council"] means the Texas Water Well   Drillers Advisory Board [Council].          SECTION 39.  The heading to Subchapter C, Chapter 1901,   Occupations Code, is amended to read as follows:   SUBCHAPTER C.  TEXAS WATER WELL DRILLERS ADVISORY BOARD [COUNCIL]          SECTION 40.  Section 1901.101, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1901.101.  BOARD [COUNCIL] MEMBERSHIP. (a)  The Texas   Water Well Drillers Advisory Board [Council] consists of nine   members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission, with   the commission's approval, as follows:                (1)  six members who are drillers experienced in the   well drilling business and familiar with well drilling, completion,   and plugging methods and techniques; and                (2)  three public members.          (b)  One member appointed under Subsection (a)(1) must be   selected from the state at large and the remaining five driller   members must be selected from each of the following geographic   areas of the state:                (1)  Gulf Coast area;                (2)  Trans-Pecos area;                (3)  Central Texas area;                (4)  Northeast Texas area; and                (5)  Panhandle-South Plains area.          (c)  Appointments to the board [council] shall be made   without regard to the race, creed, sex, religion, or national   origin of the appointee.          SECTION 41.  Section 1901.102(b), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (b)  A person is not eligible for appointment as a public   member of the board [council] if the person or the person's spouse:                (1)  is licensed by an occupational regulatory agency   in the field of well drilling; or                (2)  is employed by, participates in the management of,   or has, other than as a consumer, a financial interest in a business   entity or other organization related to the field of well drilling.          SECTION 42.  Section 1901.103, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1901.103.  MEMBERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS. (a)     An officer, employee, or paid consultant of a trade association in   the well drilling industry may not be a board [council] member or an   employee of the department connected with the administration of   this chapter.          (b)  A board [council] member or an employee of the   department connected with the administration of this chapter may   not be related within the second degree by affinity or   consanguinity to a person who is an officer, employee, or paid   consultant of a trade association in the well drilling industry.          (c)  A person may not serve as a member of the board [council]   if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter   305, Government Code, because of the person's activities on behalf   of a trade or professional association in the well drilling   industry.          SECTION 43.  Section 1901.104, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1901.104.  TERMS. Board [Council] members serve   staggered six-year terms [expiring September 15].          SECTION 44.  Section 1901.105, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1901.105.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of   the commission, with the commission's approval, shall appoint a   member of the board [council] to serve as presiding officer of the   board [council] for two years.          SECTION 45.  Section 1901.107, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1901.107.  MEETINGS; QUORUM. (a) [(b)]  The board   [council] shall conduct meetings in compliance with Chapter 551,   Government Code.          (b) [(c)]  A majority of the board [council] constitutes a   quorum.          SECTION 46.  Section 1901.108, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1901.108.  REIMBURSEMENT. A board [council] member may   be reimbursed for travel expenses, including expenses for meals and   lodging. A member is entitled to reimbursement for transportation   expenses as prescribed by the General Appropriations Act.          SECTION 47.  Section 1901.109, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1901.109.  BOARD [COUNCIL] POWERS AND DUTIES. (a)  The   board [council] may propose rules for adoption by the commission   relating to the regulation of drillers registered under this   chapter.          (b)  The board [council] shall advise the department on the   contents of licensing examinations.          (c)  The board [council] may:                (1)  recommend standards for continuing education   programs, including standards relating to:                      (A)  the qualifications of program providers and   instructors; and                      (B)  the amount of program fees; and                (2)  recommend topics to be covered in a continuing   education course.          (d)  The board [council] shall assist the commission in   evaluating continuing education programs.          SECTION 48.  Section 1902.001(3), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:                (3)  "Board" ["Council"] means the Texas Water Well   Drillers Advisory Board [Council].          SECTION 49.  Section 1902.251, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1902.251.  INSTALLING AND REPAIRING PUMPS. An   installer shall install or repair pumps under standards and   procedures adopted by the commission with the advice of the board   [council].          SECTION 50.  Section 1952.055, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1952.055.  ADVISORY BOARD [COMMITTEE]. The department   may establish an advisory board [committee] to provide advice and   recommendations to the department on technical matters relevant to   the administration of this chapter.          SECTION 51.  Section 1953.0512, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1953.0512.  ADVISORY BOARD [COMMITTEE]. The department   may establish an advisory board [committee] to provide advice and   recommendations to the department on technical matters relevant to   the administration of this chapter.          SECTION 52.  Section 1958.032(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  Members of the advisory board serve staggered six-year   terms[, with the terms of three or four members expiring on February   1 of each odd-numbered year].          SECTION 53.  Section 1958.033, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 1958.033.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of   the commission, with the approval of the commission, shall appoint   one of the advisory board members to serve as presiding officer of   the advisory board for a term of two years [one year].          SECTION 54.  Section 2308.051(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  The advisory board consists of nine [the following]   members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission with   the approval of the commission:                (1)  one representative of a towing company operating   in a county with a population of less than one million;                (2)  one representative of a towing company operating   in a county with a population of one million or more;                (3)  one representative of a vehicle storage facility   located in a county with a population of less than one million;                (4)  one representative of a vehicle storage facility   located in a county with a population of one million or more;                (5)  one parking facility representative;                (6)  one peace officer from a county with a population   of less than one million;                (7)  one peace officer from a county with a population   of one million or more;                (8)  one representative of a member insurer, as defined   by Section 462.004, Insurance Code, of the Texas Property and   Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association who writes automobile   insurance in this state; and                (9)  one person who operates both a towing company and a   vehicle storage facility.          SECTION 55.  Section 2308.052(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  Advisory board members serve staggered terms of six   years[, with the terms of two or three members, as appropriate,   expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year].          SECTION 56.  Section 2308.053, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 2308.053.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of   the commission shall appoint one of the advisory board members to   serve as presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of two   years [one year].  The presiding officer of the advisory board may   vote on any matter before the advisory board.          SECTION 57.  Section 2309.052(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  Advisory board members serve staggered terms of six   years[, with the terms of one or two members expiring on February 1   of each odd-numbered year].          SECTION 58.  Section 2309.053, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 2309.053.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of   the commission shall appoint one of the advisory board members to   serve as presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of two   years [one year].  The presiding officer of the advisory board may   vote on any matter before the advisory board.          SECTION 59.  Section 2310.033(a), Occupations Code, is   amended to read as follows:          (a)  Members of the board serve staggered six-year terms[,   with the terms of three or four members expiring on February 1 of   each odd-numbered year].          SECTION 60.  Section 2310.034, Occupations Code, is amended   to read as follows:          Sec. 2310.034.  PRESIDING OFFICER. The presiding officer of   the commission, with the approval of the commission, shall appoint   one of the board members to serve as presiding officer of the board   for a term of two years [one year].          SECTION 61.  Sections 662.0037(c) and (e), Transportation   Code, are amended to read as follows:          (c)  The advisory board members serve staggered six-year   terms. [The terms of three members expire September 1 of each   odd-numbered year.]          (e)  The presiding officer of the commission, on approval of   the commission, shall designate a member of the advisory board to   serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for two years   [a one-year term]. The presiding officer of the advisory board may   vote on any matter before the advisory board.          SECTION 62.  The following provisions of the Occupations   Code are repealed:                (1)  Section 506.103(b);                (2)  Sections 605.059, 1302.203, and 1302.208;                (3)  Section 1305.052(b);                (4)  Section 1901.106; and                (5)  Sections 2308.052(b) and 2309.052(b).          SECTION 63.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.