(a) A hearing held by the department in response to a petition to adopt, amend, or repeal a rule must be open to the public.
(b) At the hearing, any person may present to the department in writing or orally testimony, data, or other information regarding the act or practice under consideration.

Terms Used In Texas Insurance Code 541.404

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.