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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Notwithstanding Sections 493.002, 493.003, 493.004, 493.005, 493.0052, and 493.0053, the executive director, with the approval of the board, may:
(1) create divisions in addition to those listed in Section 493.002 and assign to the newly created divisions any duties and powers imposed on or granted to an existing division or to the department generally;
(2) eliminate any division listed in Section 493.002 or created under this section and assign any duties or powers previously assigned to the eliminated division to another division listed in Section 493.002 or created under this section; or
(3) eliminate all divisions listed in Section 493.002 or created under this section and reorganize the distribution of powers and duties granted to or imposed on a division in any manner the executive director determines is best for the proper administration of the department.
(b) The executive director may not take an action under this section with potential impact on the administration of community corrections programs by community supervision and corrections departments without requesting and considering comments from the judicial advisory council to the community justice assistance division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Board of Criminal Justice as to the effect of the proposed action.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 493.0021. Organizational Flexibility - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-493-0021/
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