Sec. 418.024. RULES. The governor may adopt rules necessary for carrying out the purposes of this chapter, including rules on: (1) standards of eligibility for persons applying for benefits; (2) procedures for applying for benefits; (3) procedures for the administration, investigation, filing, and approval of applications for benefits; (4) procedures for the formation of local or statewide boards to pass on applications for benefits; and (5) procedures for appeals of decisions relating to applications for benefits. Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.