Public members on the Texas Private Security Board must be?

• A. Citizens of the United States
• B. Licensed private investigators
• C. Guard company license holders
• D. Residents of Texas

Answer: (A)

The question is about who can serve as a public member of the Texas Private Security Board. Public members are meant to represent the general public and provide impartial oversight, so the eligibility criterion focuses on a basic legal status applicable to all citizens.

Being a citizen of the United States is required because it ensures the individual is fully subject to U.S. law and can participate in government processes without immigration or foreign status concerns. This eligibility criterion distinguishes public members from license holders or industry insiders, who are not considered “public” representatives. The other options describe roles tied to licensing or residency, which are not the defining requirement for a public member in this context.