Tex. Occ. Code § 801.163 · Subchapter D. BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES
ADVISORY COMMITTEES.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) The board may appoint advisory committees to perform advisory functions as assigned by the board.
(b) An advisory committee shall provide independent expertise on board functions and policies, but may not be involved in setting board policy.
(c) The board shall adopt rules regarding the purpose, structure, and use of an advisory committee, including rules on:
(1) the purpose, role, responsibility, and goal of an advisory committee;
(2) the size and quorum requirements for an advisory committee;
(3) the composition and representation of an advisory committee;
(4) the qualifications of advisory committee members, including any experience requirements or requirements that members represent specific geographic regions of the state;
(5) the appointment procedures for an advisory committee;
(6) the terms of service for advisory committee members;
(7) the training requirements for advisory committee members, if necessary;
(8) the method the board will use to receive public input on issues addressed by an advisory committee; and
(9) the development of board policies and procedures to ensure that an advisory committee meets the requirements for open meetings under Chapter 551, Government Code, including notice requirements.
(d) Notwithstanding any other law, Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to an advisory committee appointed under this section.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 481 (S.B. 1312), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.
Amended by:
Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 874 (S.B. 2155), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2025.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.801.htm
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