ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSHIP.

(a) The Mold Assessment and Remediation Advisory Board consists of 11 members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission, with the approval of the commission, as follows:

(1) three members who are licensed and engage in mold assessment as consultants;

(2) three members who are licensed and engage in mold remediation as contractors;

(3) two members who are building contractors principally engaged in home construction and who are members of a statewide building trade association;

(4) one member who is a representative of the insurance industry;

(5) one member who is a representative of an accredited mold training provider; and

(6) one member who represents the public.

(b) Appointments to the advisory board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.

(c) Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the composition or duration of the advisory board or to the appointment of the advisory board's presiding officer.