Sec. 117.051. COMMISSIONER. (a) The executive commissioner shall appoint a commissioner of the department with the approval of the governor. The commissioner is to be selected according to education, training, experience, and demonstrated ability.
(b) The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the executive commissioner.
(c) Subject to the control of the executive commissioner, the commissioner shall:
(1) act as the department's chief administrative officer;
(2) in accordance with the procedures prescribed by Section 531.00551, Government Code, assist the executive commissioner in the development and implementation of policies and guidelines needed for the administration of the department's functions;
(3) in accordance with the procedures adopted by the executive commissioner under Section 531.00551, Government Code, assist the executive commissioner in 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 under operational policies established by the executive commissioner and in accordance with the memorandum of understanding under Section 531.0055(k), Government Code, between the commissioner and the executive commissioner, as adopted by rule.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.13, eff. Dec. 29, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.412, eff. April 2, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.23(c)(19), eff. September 1, 2016.
Text of section effective until September 01, 2016
Last modified: September 28, 2016