13 Tex. Admin. Code § 2.46 - Negotiated Rulemaking

(a) It is the commission's policy to engage in negotiated rulemaking procedures under Government Code, Chapter 2008, when appropriate. When the agency finds that proposed rules are likely to be complex or controversial, or to affect disparate groups, negotiated rulemaking may be proposed.

(b) When negotiated rulemaking is proposed, the director and librarian will appoint a convenor to assist in determining whether it is advisable to proceed. The convenor shall perform the duties and responsibilities contained in Government Code, Chapter 2008.

(c) If the convenor recommends proceeding with negotiated rulemaking and the commission adopts the recommendation, the commission shall initiate negotiated rulemaking according to the provisions of Government Code, Chapter 2008.

Notes

13 Tex. Admin. Code § 2.46

The provisions of this §2.46 adopted to be effective November 16, 2008, 33 TexReg 9078; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 45, Number 26, June 26, 2020, TexReg 4319, eff. 7/1/2020; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 10, March 8, 2024, TexReg 1459, eff. 3/12/2024