Upon receipt of a substantially complete petition, the general counsel will forward a copy of the petition to the appropriate division director for a response.     
       (1) Division Response. Within 20 days after receiving the petition from the general counsel, the division director shall respond in writing to the General Counsel recommending either denying the request or initiating the rulemaking process. The division director's response shall contain the reasons for the recommendation.       
         (2) General Counsel Recommendation. Within 20 days after receiving the division director's response, the general counsel shall submit to the commissioners the petition, the division director's response and a written recommendation by the general counsel specifying the reasons for the recommendation.        
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §800.254 adopted to be effective April 19, 1998, 23 TexReg 3700.