(a) The governor shall designate one member of the committee as the presiding officer of the committee to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor. The committee may elect other officers from its members as the committee considers necessary.
(b) The committee shall meet quarterly as provided by committee rule and may meet at other times at the call of the presiding officer.

Terms Used In Texas Human Resources Code 115.004

  • 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.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The committee is considered to be a governmental body subject to Chapter 551, Government Code.
(d) A majority of the appointed members of the committee constitutes a quorum.

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