Board Advisory Opinions

Sec. 1001.601. BOARD ADVISORY OPINIONS. (a) On its own initiative or at the request of any interested person, the board shall prepare a written advisory opinion about: (1) an interpretation of this chapter or Chapter 1071; or (2) the application of this chapter or Chapter 1071 to a person in regard to a specified existing or hypothetical factual situation. (b) The board shall respond to requests for opinions within 180 days unless the board affirmatively states the board's reason: (1) for not responding to the request within 180 days; or (2) for not responding to the request at all. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1168, Sec. 32, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 259 (H.B. 1817), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 812 (S.B. 1259), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2025.