(a) The advisory board consists of the nine members appointed by the chairman of the commission with the approval of the commission. The nine members include:
  (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 peace officer from a county with a population of less than one-million;
  (6) one peace officer from a county with a population of one-million or more;
  (7) one parking facility representative;
  (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 automobile insurance in this state; and
  (9) one person who operates both a towing company and a vehicle storage facility.
(b) The advisory board shall include representation for each classification of towing.
(c) Advisory board members serve terms of six years, with the terms of two or three members, expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.
  (1) A member may not serve more than two full consecutive terms.
  (2) If a vacancy occurs during a term, the chairman of the commission will appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications of the open position to serve for the balance of the term.
(d) The chairman of the commission appoints one of the advisory board members to serve as the presiding officer of the advisory board for one year. The presiding officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter before the advisory board.
(e) Advisory board members do not receive compensation. They are, subject to the General Appropriations Act, reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing the duties of the advisory board.
(f) The advisory board meets twice yearly and may meet at other times at the call of the chairman of the commission or the executive director.
(g) The advisory board provides advice and recommendations to the department on technical matters relevant to the administration and enforcement of this chapter, including examination content, licensing standards, continuing education requirements, and maximum amounts that may be charged for fees related to private property tows.

Source Note: The provisions of this §85.650 adopted to be effective April 15, 2008, 33 TexReg 2931; amended to be effective May 3, 2010, 35 TexReg 3482; amended to be effective January 16, 2012, 37 TexReg 112; amended to be effective January 15, 2018, 43 TexReg 84