(a) The Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners consists of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate as follows:
(1) four acupuncturist members who have at least five years of experience in the practice of acupuncture in this state and who are not physicians;
(2) two physician members experienced in the practice of acupuncture; and
(3) three members of the general public who are not licensed or trained in a health care profession.
(b) Appointments to the acupuncture board shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointee.