1. (a) There are four standing committees of the board.

   1. (1) Executive Committee:

      1. (A) acts on urgent matters between board meetings as needed;
      2. (B) recommends, reviews and develops agency goals, objectives, rules, policies, procedure, legislative issues, and other matters brought to their attention;
      3. (C) delegates tasks to other committees; and
      4. (D) assists in preparation and presentation of information before the legislature as needed.
   2. (2) Finance Committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding finances and the budget.

   3. (3) Disciplinary Process Review Committee:

      1. (A) reviews and makes recommendations to resolve complaints, investigations, and cases, and to hear complainant appeals;
      2. (B) recommends, reviews, and develops improvements of the disciplinary process, rules, policies, and other related matters; and
      3. (C) receives reports on enforcement activities and statistical information.

   4. (4) Licensure Committee:

      1. (A) reviews applications and makes recommendations for licensure, certification, and permits of physicians, physicians in training, Acudetox Specialists, Surgical Assistants, Medical Perfusionists, Medical Physicists, and non-profit health organizations; and
      2. (B) recommends, reviews, and develops changes to the licensure process, rules, policies, and other related matters as necessary
2. (b) The President, in consultation with the board, may appoint other committees as deemed necessary.

Source Note:The provisions of this §160.5 adopted to be effective January 9, 2025, 50 TexReg 315.