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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 490E.005. Advisory Committees

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) With the advice of the task force, the comptroller may create advisory committees to assist the task force with its work. Of the members of an advisory committee:

(1) one-third must be representatives of affected landowners;

(2) one-third must be representatives of conservation interests; and

(3) one-third must be representatives of municipalities or other affected jurisdictions.

(b) The composition of an advisory committee must provide the balance necessary to address economic, environmental, and policy issues related to the specific issue or action under consideration.

(c) The comptroller shall designate one member of an advisory committee as interim presiding officer for the purpose of calling and conducting the initial meeting of the committee.

(d) An advisory committee shall:

(1) at its initial meeting, select a presiding officer from among its members for the purpose of conducting meetings;

(2) conduct meetings as necessary to perform the business of the advisory committee; and

(3) provide recommendations to the task force as requested by the task force.

(e) Chapter 2110 does not apply to the size, composition, or duration of an advisory committee created under this section.

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