Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 492.013. General Powers and Duties of Board

(a) The board may adopt rules as necessary for its own procedures and for operation of the department.

(b) The board shall employ an executive director. The board shall supervise the executive director's administration of the department.

(c) The board shall approve the operating budget of the department and the department's request for appropriations.

(d) The board shall appoint the members of any advisory committees to the department.

(e) The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the executive director and the staff of the department.

(f) The board may apply for and accept gifts or grants from any public or private source for use in maintaining and improving correctional programs and services.