1. (a) Formal negotiated rulemaking procedures. When the commission proposes to engage in formal negotiated rulemaking, the commission and the department shall follow the negotiated rulemaking process and procedures described in the Act.

2. (b) Informal negotiated rulemaking procedures. When the commission proposes to engage in informal negotiated rulemaking, the commission may identify persons likely to be affected or interested and invite them to participate in an informal and advisory public process for the development of a draft rule. Types of informal negotiated rulemaking processes that may be utilized on an advisory basis may include:

   1. (1) appointing working groups;
   2. (2) appointing advisory committees; or
   3. (3) holding public meetings.

Source Note:The provisions of this §1.283 adopted to be effective December 27, 2010, 35 TexReg 11708.