(a) The board shall maintain the Public Information Committee as a standing and permanent committee of the board.     
      (b) As set forth in Chapter 161 of this title (relating to General Provisions), the responsibilities and authority of the Public Information Committee include those duties and powers set forth below and in this chapter, as well as such other responsibilities and authority which the board from time to time may delegate:      
        (1) develop informational brochures for distribution to the public;       
        (2) review and make recommendations to the board in regard to press releases, newsletters, and other publications;       
        (3) exhibit display booths at conventions;       
        (4) study and make recommendations to the board regarding all aspects of public information or public relations;       
        (5) make recommendations to the board regarding matters brought to the attention of the Public Information Committee; and       
        (6) maintain a website that includes information required by statute and that is easily accessible to the public.       
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §199.1 adopted to be effective May 16, 1994, 19 TexReg 3368; amended to be effective January 7, 2001, 25 TexReg 12977; amended to be effective December 30, 2007, 32 TexReg 9631