SECTION 850.4. Opportunities for Citizen Participation

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In addition to other procedures listed in Part 2 of this title (relating to Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services), individuals with disabilities, parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities, and other citizens have the opportunity to:
(1) voice concerns through public representation on Agency committees, councils, and boards;
(2) attend and make public comments at open meetings (notices of all open meetings and agenda items are published in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act);
(3) comment on all proposed rules; and
(4) submit a petition requesting the adoption of rules pursuant to Chapter 800, Subchapter G of this title (relating to Petition for Adoption of Rules).

Source Note: The provisions of this §850.4 adopted to be effective March 12, 2012, 37 TexReg 1713; duplicated effective September 1, 2016, as published in the Texas Register September 2, 2016, 41 TexReg 6773; amended to be effective May 13, 2019, 44 TexReg 2364; amended to be effective December 26, 2022, 47 TexReg 8738

                    
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