tx-June262026-22: 22 TAC §277.9 — Practice and Procedure
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The Texas Optometry Board proposes to repeal 22 TAC Part 14 Chapter 277 Administration - Rule 277.9 - Alternative Dispute Resolution. The rules in the Chapter 277 were reviewed as a result of the Board's general rule review under Texas Government Code Section 2001.039. Notice of the review was published in the March 6, 2026, issue of the Texas Register (51 TexReg 1429). No comments were received regarding the Board's notice of review related to Rule 277.9. In 2025, the Texas Legislature created the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) to review state agency rules and procedures to reduce regulatory burdens; eliminate waste, fraud, and unnecessary rules; and increase transparency for Texas taxpayers. In conjunction with the TREO review, the Board is proposing the repeal of Rule 277.9. This rule is derived from Texas Government Code Chapter 2009 which outlines the Alternative Dispute Resolution process for government agencies. In conjunction with the repeal of this rule, the Board is in the process of amending Rule 277.2-Disciplinary Proceedings to state the "Board may seek to resolve a contested matter through any Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedure. Such...
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