Texas Administrative Code
Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
Part 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 289 - RADIATION CONTROL
Subchapter C - TEXAS REGULATIONS FOR CONTROL OF RADIATION
Section 289.130 - Radiation Advisory Board
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) Statutory authority. The Radiation Advisory Board (board) is established under Texas Health and Safety Code § 401.015 and is subject to Texas Government Code Chapter 2110, concerning State Agency Advisory Committees.
(b) Purpose. The board advises the Executive Commissioner, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and other state agencies concerning state radiation policies and programs.
(c) Tasks. The board:
(d) Reporting Requirements. By December 31 of each year, the board files an annual written report with the Executive Commissioner covering the meetings and activities in the preceding fiscal year. The report includes:
(e) Meetings.
(f) Membership.
(g) Officers. The Governor designates a member of the board as the chairperson to serve at the will of the Governor. The board elects from its members a vice-chairperson and secretary.
(h) Attendance. Members must attend board meetings as scheduled. Members must attend and participate in meetings of subcommittees to which the members are assigned.
(i) Procedures. Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, is the basis of parliamentary decisions except where otherwise provided by law or rule.
(j) Subcommittees. The board may establish subcommittees to assist the board in carrying out its duties.
(k) Statement by members.
(l) Reimbursement for expenses. A member may receive reimbursement for the member's expenses incurred for each day the member engages in official board business as specified in Texas Government Code Chapter 2110.