- Appointed by the presiding officer of the commission with the commission’s approval
- Members serve until reappointed or replaced
- Authorized by Tex. Occupations Code, Chapter 2052, §2052.055

The presiding officer of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, with the approval of the commission, shall appoint a medical advisory committee to advise the Department concerning health issues for contestants. The Committee shall make recommendations to the Department concerning physical tests for contestants and registration requirements for ringside physicians.

The Committee consists of seven members as follows:
(1) one trauma specialist;
(2) one ophthalmologist;
(3) one sports doctor;
(4) one neurologist;
(5) one emergency medical technician; and
(6) two public members.

The presiding officer of the advisory committee shall be appointed by the presiding officer of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, with the approval of the Commission.

For more information about combative sports, e-mail TDLR at boxing@tdlr.texas.gov.