A person may not be a member of the TBCE board or act as its general counsel if they are required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 because of compensation on behalf of a profession related to the board's operation.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for certain professions
• D. Depends on the contract type

Answer: (A)

When evaluating eligibility for TBCE board membership or serving as its general counsel, the rule focuses on conflicts of interest. If someone must register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 because they are compensated to lobby for a profession related to the board’s operations, that signals a financial and advocacy tie to interests the board regulates. That kind of connection can bias decisions or give the appearance of influence, which undermines the board’s impartiality. To protect integrity and public trust, such a person is disqualified from serving on the board or as general counsel. Therefore, the statement is true. There isn’t a carve-out based on profession type or contract form—the limitation stems from the obligation to register as a lobbyist due to compensation.