SECTION 71.1. Petition for Adoption of Rules

(a) A person may request the Board adopt a rule.

(b) A person shall make a request in writing and deliver it to the Board's offices.

(c) A request shall include:

(1) the person's name and contact information;

(2) the proposed rule's language;

(3) a statement whether the requested rule conflicts with any existing rule, statute, or judicial opinion; and

(4) a statement of the proposed rule's purpose.

(d) The Rules Committee shall consider a request within 30 days after receipt.

(e) The Rules Committee may request additional information from the person.

(f) If the Rules Committee denies a request, the person may ask to appear before the Board to appeal the decision.

(g) If the Rules Committee approves a request, that approval constitutes initiation of formal Board rulemaking.

(h) The Board's decision to approve or deny a request is final.

(i) If the Rules Committee or the Board denies a request, it shall state its reasons in writing.

Source Note: The provisions of this §71.1 adopted to be effective March 12, 2020, 45 TexReg 1710