To be eligible to serve as public counsel, a person must:

(1) be a resident of Texas;

(2) be licensed to practice law in this state;

(3) have demonstrated a strong commitment to and involvement in efforts to safeguard the rights of the working public;

(4) have management experience;

(5) possess knowledge and experience with the workers’ compensation system; and

(6) have experience with legislative procedures and administrative law.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 265, § 3.016, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.