(a) The TSTAB is created in compliance with United States Code, Title 23, §206, to advise the department regarding the distribution of federal National Recreational Trail Funds to state and local sponsors of trail projects and to assist in the development of educational materials to inform the public about trail opportunities.
(b) The TSTAB shall consist of individuals representing a diverse range of trail-related interests, which may include pedestrian activities, including wheelchair use; skating or skateboarding; equestrian activities, including carriage driving; nonmotorized snow-trail activities; bicycling or use of other human-powered vehicles; aquatic or water activities; and motorized vehicular activities, including all-terrain vehicle riding, motorcycling, snowmobiling, use of off-road light trucks, or use of other off-road motorized vehicles.
(c) So long as the department receives federal National Recreational Trail Funds, the TSTAB shall continue unless otherwise abolished by statute.
(d) Unless otherwise required by law, the TSTAB shall comply with the requirements of §51.601 of this title (relating to General Requirements).

Source Note: The provisions of this §51.641 adopted to be effective September 28, 2005, 30 TexReg 6053