MEMBERSHIP.

(a) The council is composed of:

(1) at least one representative appointed by the executive director or governing body of each of the following:

(A) the department;

(B) the commission;

(C) the Texas Education Agency;

(D) the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board;

(E) the Texas Workforce Commission;

(F) the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners;

(G) the State Board of Dental Examiners;

(H) the Texas Medical Board;

(I) the Texas Board of Nursing;

(J) the Texas Optometry Board;

(K) the Texas State Board of Pharmacy;

(L) the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners;

(M) the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council;

(N) the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; and

(O) the Texas Veterinary Medical Association; and

(2) four members with relevant health care experience, including experience in health professions workforce planning or complex health care data analysis, appointed by the governor.

(b) A council member serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

(c) A vacancy on the council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.