(a) The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council consists of nine members as follows:
(1) one marriage and family therapist member and one public member of the marriage and family therapy board, each appointed by that board;
(2) one licensed professional counselor member and one public member of the professional counseling board, each appointed by that board;
(3) one psychologist member and one public member of the psychology board, each appointed by that board;
(4) one social worker member and one public member of the social work board, each appointed by that board; and
(5) one public member appointed by the governor.
(b) Appointments to the executive council shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, age, religion, or national origin of the appointee.