(a) Composition of committee. The selection committee shall be composed of the following 12 members appointed by the commissioner:
  (1) one rural practicing family practice physician;
  (2) one rural hospital administrator;
  (3) one rural practicing registered professional nurse;
  (4) one rural practicing allied health professional;
  (5) one dean of a medical school;
  (6) one dean of a nursing school;
  (7) one dean of a school of allied health science;
  (8) one head of a vocational/technical institution;
  (9) one community college administrator;
  (10) one individual knowledgeable in student financial assistance programs;
  (11) one rural public school superintendent; and
  (12) one rural resident.
(b) Committee officers. The selection committee may elect a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary from among its members.
(c) Duties of committee. In addition to the duties specified in Chapter 487, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code, the selection committee shall:
  (1) review cases and make recommendations concerning exceptions regarding the community in which a student may fulfill the obligated service period; and
  (2) review cases and make recommendations concerning student academic progress.
  (3) The selection committee may adopt rules for the conduct of its activities.

Source Note: The provisions of this §30.141 adopted to be effective January 1, 2015, 39 TexReg 10395