SECTION 730.303. Public Comment on Proposed Rules

(a) Prior to the adoption of proposed rules, the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services provides all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to submit data, views, or arguments, either orally or in writing.

(b) Written comments must be submitted to Policy and Document Support--MC E-503, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, 701 West 51st Street, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030 during the 30-calendar-day comment period, which begins on the date the proposed rule was published in the Texas Register, as specified by state law.

(c) If a public hearing has been scheduled on a proposed rule, individuals wishing to submit oral comment may appear at the hearing and testify. If no public hearing has been scheduled, oral comments are accepted by the responsible program staff, and are documented on the appropriate departmental form for consideration in preparing the proposed rule for adoption.

Source Note: The provisions of this §730.303 adopted to be effective November 22, 1976, 1 TexReg 3187; amended to be effective June 1, 1991, 16 TexReg 2305; duplicated effective September 1, 1992, as published in the Texas Register September 11, 1992, 17 TexReg 6279.