(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.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §463.9 adopted to be effective December 10, 2023, 48 TexReg 7175