(a) The commission is composed of three members who are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate to represent the general public.
(b) The governor shall make the appointments in such a manner that each member is from a different section of the state.

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Terms Used In Texas Water Code 5.052

  • Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.

(c) Appointments to the commission shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.