Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Commission, Department, and Executive Director
Section 171.0053. Rules

Sec. 171.0053. RULES. (a) The commission shall adopt rules necessary to administer and enforce this chapter. The rules regulating court-ordered programs under this chapter must include:
(1) the criteria for program administration;
(2) the structure, length, content, and manner of program delivery;
(3) the criteria for a participant to successfully complete the program;
(4) maintenance of program and participant records;
(5) reports to be filed with the department; and
(6) the use of supplemental educational materials.
(b) The commission may adopt rules for court-ordered programs related to:
(1) program security and attendance verification;
(2) participant privacy;
(3) the conduct of instructors;
(4) teaching requirements for instructors; and
(5) participant evaluations, screenings, and exit interviews.
(c) The commission may require different information to be reported for each type of court-ordered program.
(d) The commission may consult with other state agencies in the development of rules under this section.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 948 (S.B. 1480), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.