Selection

(a) The commissioner or the commissioner's designee must, in his or her sole discretion, select the members of the expert panel.

(b) When selecting a member of the expert panel, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee may consider:

(1) the applicant's education, experience, and expertise;

(2) the composition of the expert panel; and

(3) the applicant's ability to further the purpose of the expert panel.

(c) The department will notify the selected expert panel members.

Source Note: The provisions of this §5.4263 adopted to be effective January 9, 2013, 38 TexReg 142.