SECTION 60.101. Negotiated Rulemaking

(a) Pursuant to Texas Occupations Code §51.208, it is the commission's policy to engage in negotiated rulemaking procedures under Texas Government Code, Chapter 2008, when appropriate. When the commission 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 commission will appoint a convener to assist in determining whether it is advisable to proceed. The convener shall perform the duties and responsibilities contained in Texas Government Code, Chapter 2008.

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

Source Note: The provisions of this §60.101 adopted to be effective July 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 4326; amended to be effective January 1, 2023, 47 TexReg 8627; amended to be effective June 1, 2023, 48 TexReg 2694