Sec. 531.0056. APPOINTMENT OF AGENCY DIRECTOR BY EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER. (a) The executive commissioner shall appoint an agency director for each health and human services agency with the approval of the governor.
(b) An agency director appointed by the executive commissioner serves at the pleasure of the executive commissioner.
(c) In addition to the requirements of Section 531.0055(k)(1), the memorandum of understanding required by that section must clearly define the responsibilities of the agency director.
(d) The terms of the memorandum of understanding shall outline specific performance objectives, as defined by the executive commissioner, to be fulfilled by the agency director, including the performance objectives outlined in Section 531.0055(h).
(e) Based upon the performance objectives outlined in the memorandum of understanding, the executive commissioner shall perform an employment evaluation of the agency director.
(f) The executive commissioner shall submit the evaluation to the governor not later than January 1 of each even-numbered year.
(g) The requirements of this section apply with respect to a state agency listed in Section 531.001(4) only until the agency is abolished under Section 531.0202.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1460, Sec. 2.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.04, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.07, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle I - Health and Human Services
Chapter 531 - Health and Human Services Commission
Subchapter A. General Provisions; Organization of Commission
Section 531.0011. References in Law Meaning Commission or Appropriate Division
Section 531.0012. References in Law Meaning Executive Commissioner or Designee
Section 531.002. Health and Human Services Commission; Responsibility
Section 531.0025. Restrictions on Awards to Family Planning Service Providers
Section 531.004. Sunset Provision
Section 531.005. Executive Commissioner
Section 531.0051. Health and Human Services Commission Executive Council
Section 531.00551. Procedures for Adopting Rules and Policies
Section 531.00552. Consolidated Internal Audit Program
Section 531.005522. Efficiency Audit
Section 531.00553. Administrative Support Services
Section 531.00554. Criminal Background Checks
Section 531.0056. Appointment of Agency Director by Executive Commissioner
Section 531.00561. Appointment and Qualifications of Division Directors
Section 531.00562. Division Director Duties
Section 531.0057. Medical Transportation Services
Section 531.006. Eligibility for Appointment as Executive Commissioner; Employee Restrictions
Section 531.008. Divisions of Commission
Section 531.0081. Medical Technology
Section 531.0082. Data Analysis Unit
Section 531.0083. Office of Policy and Performance
Section 531.0084. Investigation Unit for Illegally Operating Child-Care Facilities
Section 531.011. Public Input Information and Complaints
Section 531.012. Advisory Committees
Section 531.0121. Public Access to Advisory Committee Meetings
Section 531.013. Electronic Availability of Technical Assistance
Section 531.014. Consolidation of Reports
Section 531.0141. Application Requirement for Colonias Projects
Section 531.015. New Facilities in Certain Counties
Section 531.0161. Negotiated Rulemaking and Alternative Dispute Procedures
Section 531.0162. Use of Technology
Section 531.0163. Memorandum of Understanding
Section 531.0164. Health and Human Services System Internet Website Coordination
Section 531.0165. Internet Broadcast and Archive of Open Meetings
Section 531.017. Purchasing Unit
Section 531.0171. Office of Ombudsman
Section 531.018. Certain Contracts for Health Care Purposes; Review by Attorney General
Section 531.019. Administrative and Judicial Review of Certain Decisions
Section 531.0191. Services Provided by Contractor to Persons With Limited English Proficiency
Section 531.0192. Health and Human Services System Hotline and Call Center Coordination