2019 Texas Statutes
Insurance Code
Title 2 - Texas Department of Insurance
Subtitle A - Administration of the Texas Department of Insurance
Chapter 32 - Administrative Powers and Duties
Subchapter E. Rules Regarding Use of Advisory Committees
Section 32.151. Rulemaking Authority
Sec. 32.151. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY. (a) The commissioner shall adopt rules, in compliance with Section 39.003 of this code and Chapter 2110, Government Code, regarding the purpose, structure, and use of advisory committees by the commissioner, the state fire marshal, or department staff, including rules governing an advisory committee's:
(1) purpose, role, responsibility, and goals;
(2) size and quorum requirements;
(3) qualifications for membership, including experience requirements and geographic representation;
(4) appointment procedures;
(5) terms of service;
(6) training requirements; and
(7) duration.
(b) An advisory committee must be structured and used to advise the commissioner, the state fire marshal, or department staff. An advisory committee may not be responsible for rulemaking or policymaking.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1147 (H.B. 1951), Sec. 2.001, eff. September 1, 2011.
