Sec. 255.008. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. (a) The board shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board and to speak on any issue under the board's jurisdiction, except to the extent the communication would be ex parte under any law.
(b) The board shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how a person who does not speak English may be provided reasonable access to the board's programs.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.078(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 255 - Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures
Section 255.001. Public Interest Information
Section 255.003. Assistance With Complaint
Section 255.004. Records of Complaints
Section 255.005. Notification of Investigation Status
Section 255.0055. Requirements for Certain Complaints
Section 255.006. General Rules Regarding Complaint Investigation and Disposition
Section 255.0065. Composition of Expert Panels
Section 255.0066. Determination of Competency
Section 255.0067. Reports; Procedures for Expert Review