December 17, 2019 - 9:00am

Department of State Health State Health Services (DSHS), Moreton Building, Room M-100
1100 West 49th Street
Austin Texas, 78756

Agenda

Webcasting Available

The Department of State Health State Health Services (DSHS) will hold a public hearing to accept informal public comments on the draft rules implementing House Bill 1325, specifically Health & Safety Code Chapter 443, relating to consumable hemp products.

The public hearing is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on December 17, 2019, in Room M-100, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. If the time allotted does not accommodate the number of persons who register to speak on or before 12:00 p.m., DSHS will extend the public hearing to accommodate those registrants; however, that extension will only be until 2:00 p.m. on that date.

The public hearing will be structured for the receipt of oral or written comments by interested persons. Individuals may present oral statements when called upon in order of registration. There will be no open discussion during the public hearing. Comment time for everyone will be determined by the total number of persons registered to speak in the time allotted. If time permits, comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker but may be further limited by DSHS if more registrants need to be accommodated.

Comments may be electronically sent to: DSHSHempProgram@dshs.texas.gov or by US Mail to: 

Department of State Health Services, MC 1987
Hemp Program Comments
8407 Wall Street
Austin, Texas, 78754

This hearing is open to the public. No reservations are required. There is no cost to attend this meeting.  Interested parties and individuals may participate in the public hearing via webcast. 
Please refer to the hemp program weblink for webcast details.

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/consumerprotection/hemp-program/default.aspx

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and require auxiliary aids or services are asked to contact Carolyn Bivens, Center for External Relations, Department of State Health Services, (512) 776-2370 or, carolyn.bivens@dshs.texas.gov 72 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements may be made.