Sec. 161.035. ADVISORY COMMITTEES. (a) The commission by rule may establish advisory committees to make recommendations to the commission on programs, rules, and policies administered by the commission.
(b) In establishing an advisory committee under this section, the commission shall adopt rules, including rules regarding:
(1) the purpose, role, responsibility, goals, and duration of the committee;
(2) the size of and quorum requirement for the committee;
(3) qualifications for committee membership;
(4) appointment procedures for members;
(5) terms of service for members;
(6) training requirements for members;
(7) policies to avoid conflicts of interest by members;
(8) a periodic review process to evaluate the continuing need for the committee; and
(9) policies to ensure the committee does not violate any provision of Chapter 551, Government Code, applicable to the commission or the committee.
(c) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 849 (S.B. 705), Sec. 37, eff. September 1, 2021.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 554, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 849 (S.B. 705), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 849 (S.B. 705), Sec. 37, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products
Subtitle C - Control of Animal Diseases and Pests
Chapter 161 - General Disease and Pest Control
Subchapter B. Texas Animal Health Commission
Section 161.023. Mandatory Training Program for Commissioners
Section 161.024. Presiding Officer
Section 161.026. Expenses and per Diem
Section 161.027. Sunset Provision
Section 161.028. Restrictions on Commission Appointment, Membership, and Employment
Section 161.029. Removal of Commission Members
Section 161.030. Separation of Authority
Section 161.0305. Executive Director; Qualifications
Section 161.0311. Acceptance of Gifts and Grants
Section 161.033. Public Interest Information and Complaints
Section 161.0335. Technology Policy
Section 161.0336. Information Relating to Complaint Procedures
Section 161.034. Public Meetings
Section 161.035. Advisory Committees
Section 161.036. Program and Facility Accessibility
Section 161.037. Periodic Review of Agency Functions
Section 161.0375. Periodic Review of Compliance Information
Section 161.038. Administrative Procedure Act Applicable
Section 161.039. Compliance Policy and Internal Operating Procedures
Section 161.040. Rulemaking and Dispute Resolution Procedures