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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the composition of the radiation advisory board. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 401.015(a), Health and Safety Code, is |
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amended to read as follows: |
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(a) The radiation advisory board is composed of the |
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following 18 members appointed by the governor: |
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(1) one representative from industry who is trained in |
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nuclear physics, science, or nuclear engineering; |
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(2) one representative from labor; |
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(3) one representative from agriculture who is |
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licensed by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; |
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(4) one representative from the insurance industry; |
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(5) one individual who is engaged in the use and |
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application of nuclear physics in medicine and is certified by the |
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American Board of Radiology or licensed by the Texas Medical Board |
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under Chapter 602, Occupations Code; |
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(6) one hospital administrator; |
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(7) one individual licensed by the Texas Medical Board |
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who specializes in nuclear medicine; |
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(8) one individual licensed by the Texas Medical Board |
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who specializes in pathology; |
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(9) one individual licensed by the Texas Medical Board |
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who specializes in radiology; |
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(10) one representative from the nuclear utility |
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industry; |
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(11) one representative from the radioactive waste |
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industry; |
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(12) one representative from the petroleum industry; |
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(13) one health physicist certified by the American |
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Board of Health Physics; |
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(14) one individual licensed by the State Board of |
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Dental Examiners; |
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(15) one representative from the uranium mining |
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industry; and |
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(16) three representatives of the public. |
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SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act does not |
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affect the entitlement of a member serving on the radiation |
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advisory board immediately before the effective date of this Act to |
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continue to serve for the remainder of the member's term. As the |
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terms of members expire, the governor shall appoint or reappoint |
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members who have the qualifications required by Section 401.015, |
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Health and Safety Code, as amended by this Act. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023. |