TITLE 25. HEALTH SERVICES

PART 9. TEXAS DIABETES COUNCIL

CHAPTER 651. CONDUCT OF COUNCIL MEETINGS

The Texas Diabetes Council (TDC) adopts amendments to §651.1, concerning Introduction; §651.2, concerning Applicability of Texas Open Meetings Act; §651.3, concerning Notice of Meetings; §651.4, concerning Transaction of Business; and §651.5 concerning Public Participation.

Sections 651.1 - 651.5 are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 20, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 1792). These rules will not be republished.

BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION

The amendments are make necessary updates to the rules that were identified during the rule review required by Texas Government Code Chapter §2001.039. The amendments include updating the reference of appropriate statute, clarifying the role DSHS has in providing administrative support, specifying voting eligibility, and updating public participation best practice.

COMMENTS

The 31-day comment period ended April 20, 2026.

During this period, the TDC did not receive any comments regarding the proposed amendments.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY

The amendments are authorized by Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 103, which provides the TDC will adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings.

The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 10, 2026.

TRD-202602353

Chris Carmona

Texas Diabetes Council Chair

Texas Diabetes Council

Effective date: June 30, 2026

Proposal publication date: March 20, 2026

For further information, please call: (512) 695-3846