Texas Education Code 1001.058 – Advisory Committee
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(a) The commission shall establish an advisory committee to advise the commission and department on rules and educational and technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter.
(b) The advisory committee consists of nine members appointed for staggered six-year terms by the presiding officer of the commission, with the approval of the commission, as follows:
(1) three driver education providers;
(2) three driving safety providers;
(3) one driver education instructor;
(4) the division head of the Department of Public Safety driver license division or the division head’s designee; and
(5) one member of the public.
Terms Used In Texas Education Code 1001.058
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
- Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
(c) The presiding officer of the commission shall appoint the presiding officer of the advisory committee. The presiding officer of the advisory committee may vote on any matter before the advisory committee.
(d) A member may not serve two consecutive full terms.
(e) If a vacancy occurs during a term, the presiding officer of the commission, with the approval of the commission, shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications of the vacated position to serve for the remainder of the term.
(f) A member of the advisory committee may be removed from the advisory committee as provided by § 51.209, Occupations Code.
(g) Members of the advisory committee may not receive compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing the functions of the advisory committee, subject to the General Appropriations Act.
(h) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 663 (H.B. 1560), Sec. 1.25(1), eff. September 1, 2021.
(i) Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the advisory committee.