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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 12. HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH |
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Chapter 1001. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES |
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Subchapter C. PERSONNEL |
Sec. 1001.051. COMMISSIONER
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(a) The executive commissioner shall appoint a commissioner of the department with the approval of the governor. The commissioner is to be selected according to education, training, experience, and demonstrated ability.
(b) The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the executive commissioner.
(c) Subject to the control of the executive commissioner, the commissioner shall act as the department's chief administrative officer and as a liaison between the department and commission.
(d) The commissioner shall administer this chapter under operational policies established by the executive commissioner and in accordance with the memorandum of understanding under Section 531.0055(k), Government Code, between the commissioner and the executive commissioner, as adopted by rule.