Tex. Gov't Code Section 511.022
Advisory Committee


(a)

The commission shall establish an advisory committee to advise the commission and make recommendations on matters related to the confinement in county jail of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

(b)

The advisory committee consists of 13 members appointed by the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission’s approval, as follows:

(1)

one representative of the commission;

(2)

one representative of the Department of State Health Services;

(3)

one representative of the Health and Human Services Commission with expertise in intellectual and developmental disabilities;

(4)

one representative of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement;

(5)

one representative of the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments;

(6)

one sheriff of a county with a population of 80,000 or more;

(7)

one sheriff of a county with a population of less than 80,000;

(8)

two representatives of statewide organizations that advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities;

(9)

one representative who is a mental health professional with a focus on trauma and intellectual and developmental disabilities;

(10)

one representative from a state supported living center;

(11)

one member who has an intellectual or developmental disability or whose family member has an intellectual or developmental disability; and

(12)

one member who represents the public.

(c)

Members of the advisory committee serve staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three or four members expiring January 31 of each odd-numbered year. If a vacancy occurs during a member’s term, the presiding officer of the commission, with the commission’s approval, shall appoint a replacement to fill the unexpired term.

(d)

The presiding officer of the commission shall designate one member of the advisory committee to serve as presiding officer of the committee for a two-year term.

(e)

The advisory committee shall:

(1)

gather and review data regarding the confinement in county jails of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities; and

(2)

provide recommendations and guidelines to sheriffs and counties regarding the confinement of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

(f)

Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year, the advisory committee shall submit a report that includes recommendations for legislative or other action related to the confinement of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in county jails to:

(1)

the governor;

(2)

the lieutenant governor;

(3)

the speaker of the house of representatives; and

(4)

each standing committee of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over the commission.

(g)

Chapter 2110 (State Agency Advisory Committees) does not apply to the size, composition, or duration of the advisory committee or to the designation of the committee’s presiding officer.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 708 (H.B. 2831), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Source: Section 511.022 — Advisory Committee, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­511.­htm#511.­022 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

511.001
Definitions
511.002
Commission
511.003
Sunset Provision
511.004
Membership
511.005
Presiding Officer
511.006
Meetings
511.007
Compensation
511.008
Director
511.009
General Duties
511.010
Gathering of Information
511.011
Report on Noncompliance
511.012
Failure to Comply After Report
511.013
Appeal of Order
511.014
Action to Enforce
511.015
Annual Reports
511.016
Audits
511.017
Duties Related to State Jail Felony Facilities
511.018
Alternative Dispute Resolution
511.019
Prisoner Safety Fund
511.020
Serious Incidents Report
511.021
Independent Investigation of Death Occurring in County Jail
511.022
Advisory Committee
511.023
Intake of Persons with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
511.0041
Removal of Commission Members
511.0042
Conflict of Interest
511.0061
Use of Technology
511.0071
Complaints and Access
511.0072
Complaint Information
511.0081
Advisory Committees
511.0085
Risk Factors
511.0086
Risk-based Inspections
511.0091
Fees
511.0092
Contracts for Out-of-state Inmates
511.0093
Rules and Fees Related to Out-of-state Inmates
511.0094
Exclusion of Jails or Correctional Facilities Housing Only Federal Prisoners
511.0095
Authority to House Out-of-state Inmates
511.0096
Termination of Contracts for Out-of-state Inmates
511.0097
Fire Sprinkler Head Inspection
511.0098
Prisoner Health Benefits Coverage Information
511.0101
Jail Population Reports
511.0102
Information on Licensed Jailer Turnover
511.0103
Notification Regarding Policy Change
511.0104
Rules Regarding Restraint of Pregnant Prisoner
511.0105
Report Regarding Restraint of Pregnant Prisoner
511.0106
Electronic Submission of Forms, Data, and Documents
511.0115
Public Information About Compliance Status of Jails
511.0121
Failure to Cooperate in Parole in Absentia Program
511.0145
Enforcement Actions
511.00405
Training
511.00901
Duty Regarding Minimum Standards
511.00902
Reinspection
511.00903
Inspection Trend Analysis
511.00905
Jail Administrator Position

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 511.022’s source at texas​.gov