Sec. 2008.054. APPOINTMENT AND DURATION OF NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING COMMITTEE. (a) After considering comments it receives in response to the notice of proposed negotiated rulemaking, a state agency that intends to proceed shall establish a negotiated rulemaking committee and appoint the members of the committee.
(b) A state agency shall consider the appropriate balance between representatives of affected interests in appointing the negotiated rulemaking committee.
(c) The state agency shall appoint individuals to the committee to represent the agency and appoint other individuals to the committee to represent the interests identified by the agency that are likely to be affected by the proposed rule. Article 6252-33, Revised Statutes, does not apply to the size or composition of the committee or to the agency's ability to reimburse expenses of committee members under Section 2008.003(b).
(d) The committee is automatically abolished on the adoption of the proposed rule, unless the committee or the state agency after consulting the committee specifies an earlier abolition date.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1315, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Administrative Procedure and Practice
Chapter 2008 - Negotiated Rulemaking
Subchapter B. Procedures for Negotiated Rulemaking
Section 2008.051. Authority for Negotiated Rulemaking
Section 2008.052. Appointment and Duties of Convener
Section 2008.053. Notice Requirements for Negotiated Rulemakings
Section 2008.054. Appointment and Duration of Negotiated Rulemaking Committee
Section 2008.055. Appointment of Facilitator
Section 2008.056. Duties of Negotiated Rulemaking Committee and Facilitator
Section 2008.057. Confidentiality of Certain Records and Communications
Section 2008.058. Administrative Procedure Act Requirements Unaffected