(a) The Texas Real Estate Commission consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:
(1) six members who have been engaged in the brokerage business as licensed brokers as their major occupation for the five years preceding appointment; and
(2) three members who represent the public.
(b) Each member of the commission must be a qualified voter.
(c) Appointments to the commission shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.