Texas Human Resources Code 40.027 – Commissioner
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(a) The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint a commissioner. The commissioner is to be selected according to education, training, experience, and demonstrated ability.
(b) The commissioner serves a term of two years.
Terms Used In Texas Human Resources Code 40.027
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(c) The commissioner shall:
(1) act as the department’s chief administrative officer;
(2) oversee the development and implementation of policies and guidelines needed for the administration of the department’s functions;
(3) oversee the development of rules relating to the matters within the department’s jurisdiction, including the delivery of services to persons and the rights and duties of persons who are served or regulated by the department; and
(4) serve as a liaison between the department and commission.
(d) The commissioner shall administer this chapter and other laws relating to the department.
(e) Notwithstanding any other law, the commissioner shall adopt rules and policies for the operation of and the provision of services by the department.