Tex. Government Code § 171.0053
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§ 171.0053. RULES.
Official statutory text
(a) The commission shall adopt rules necessary to administer and enforce this chapter. The rules regulating court-ordered programs under this chapter must include:
(1) the criteria for program administration;
(2) the structure, length, content, and manner of program delivery;
(3) the criteria for a participant to successfully complete the program;
(4) maintenance of program and participant records;
(5) reports to be filed with the department; and
(6) the use of supplemental educational materials.
(b) The commission may adopt rules for court-ordered programs related to:
(1) program security and attendance verification;
(2) participant privacy;
(3) the conduct of instructors;
(4) teaching requirements for instructors; and
(5) participant evaluations, screenings, and exit interviews.
(c) The commission may require different information to be reported for each type of court-ordered program.
(d) The commission may consult with other state agencies in the development of rules under this section.
(1) the criteria for program administration;
(2) the structure, length, content, and manner of program delivery;
(3) the criteria for a participant to successfully complete the program;
(4) maintenance of program and participant records;
(5) reports to be filed with the department; and
(6) the use of supplemental educational materials.
(b) The commission may adopt rules for court-ordered programs related to:
(1) program security and attendance verification;
(2) participant privacy;
(3) the conduct of instructors;
(4) teaching requirements for instructors; and
(5) participant evaluations, screenings, and exit interviews.
(c) The commission may require different information to be reported for each type of court-ordered program.
(d) The commission may consult with other state agencies in the development of rules under this section.
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