| (a) Committee chairperson or a designated committee
member when the chairperson is unavailable shall conduct all committee
meetings.
(b) Committee meetings should be held in Austin, Texas.
Committee meetings cannot be held outside of the state of Texas.
(c) Committees shall post meeting times, locations,
and agendas with the Secretary of State in accordance with the Open
Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. Committees shall
keep minutes in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. When feasible,
committees may allow members of the public to participate in a meeting
from a remote location by videoconference call pursuant to Texas Government
Code §551.127(k) to encourage access and participation throughout
the state.
(d) Committee chairpersons may limit discussion times
if, in the opinion of the chairperson, it is warranted. Participants
who fail to follow the above rules may be subject to removal from
the meeting.
(e) Committees may meet by videoconference call, but
only if they follow the requirements of Texas Government Code §551.127.
The committee must still have a physical location for the public to
attend. The member presiding over the meeting must attend in person,
while other members and staff may attend remotely.
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