(a) A proceeding to consider the issues under § 773.0615 is governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.
(b) The executive commissioner shall issue guidelines relating to the department’s decision-making under Sections 773.0614 and 773.0615. The guidelines must state the reasons a particular crime is considered to relate to emergency medical services personnel and include any other criterion that may affect the decisions of the department.

(c) The executive commissioner shall file the guidelines with the secretary of state for publication in the Texas Register.
(d) The department annually shall issue any amendments to the guidelines.