(a) Name. The entity is the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas, hereafter referred to as the board. It is a decision-making board appointed by the Governor of the State of Texas in compliance with the Texas Occupations Code.(b) Location. The administrative offices shall be located in Austin, Texas.(c) Legal Authority. The board is established and functions under the authority of Chapters 301, 303 and 304 of the Texas Occupations Code.(d) Composition. The board shall be composed of those persons appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.(e) Fiscal year. For all fiscal and administrative purposes, the reporting year of the board shall be identical to that of the State of Texas.