- Appointed by the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission’s approval
- Members serve until reappointed or replaced
- Authorized by Occupations Code Chapter 1305

The advisory board consists of nine members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission with the approval of the commission as follows:

- Three master electrician members
- Three journeyman electrician members; and
- Three public members

The advisory board members must include:

- Two members who are affiliated with a statewide association of electrical contractors not affiliated with a labor organization;
- Three members who are affiliated with a labor organization;
- One member who is not affiliated with a statewide association of electrical contractors or with a labor organization; and
- One member who is affiliated with a historically underutilized business, as that term is defined by Section 2161.001, Government Code.

A licensed electrical engineer or an electrical inspector may be appointed as a public member of the advisory board.

Advisory board members serve terms of six years, with the terms of three members expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year. The presiding officer of the commission shall appoint one of the advisory board members to serve as presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of one year.

The advisory board shall meet twice annually and may meet at other times at the call of the presiding officer of the commission. Advisory board members may not receive compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing the functions of the advisory board, subject to the General Appropriations Act.