Relating to the establishment, powers and duties, terms, and governance of certain advisory bodies for programs administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
What changed between versions
Updated accessibility standards for digital content on the Texas Licensing and Regulation website to comply with WCAG 2.1 requirements.
Added voting rights for presiding officers of advisory boards on matters before the boards.
Added new provisions for program advisory boards in the Occupations Code to provide more flexibility in establishing advisory structures.
Standardized advisory board member terms to staggered six-year terms across multiple programs, replacing varied previous term lengths.
Clarified definitions of 'advisory board' and 'committee' in the Occupations Code to ensure consistent terminology across programs.
Updated eligibility restrictions and conflict-of-interest provisions for advisory board members in various regulatory programs.