(a) The commission shall hold at least six regular meetings each year on dates fixed by the commission. The commission may meet at other times at the call of the presiding officer or as provided by commission rule.
(b) § 551.002 does not apply to a closed meeting of the commission relating to the negotiation of a lottery operator’s contract if the commission determines, in writing, that an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the commission’s position in the negotiations.

Terms Used In Texas Government Code 467.030

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • 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.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005
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