Informal Conferences and Advisory Committees

Sec. 2001.031. INFORMAL CONFERENCES AND ADVISORY COMMITTEES. (a) A state agency may use an informal conference or consultation to obtain the opinions and advice of interested persons about contemplated rulemaking. (b) A state agency may appoint committees of experts or interested persons or representatives of the public to advise the agency about contemplated rulemaking. (c) The power of a committee appointed under this section is advisory only. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.