# Tex. Government Code § 497.003: ADVISORY COMMITTEE

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C497_S497.003

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Government Code § 497.003
- **Heading:** ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code gv / Chapter 497 / Section 497.003

## Text

(a) The board may establish a prison industries advisory committee. If the board establishes a prison industries advisory committee, the advisory committee must be composed of nine members appointed by the board. In appointing members under this subsection, the board shall appoint persons who represent business and industry, including one member of the board and other persons who are:

(1) local workforce development board members;

(2) members of recognized labor organizations; and

(3) members of the staff of the State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee.

(b) Members of the advisory committee, if the advisory committee is established, serve staggered three-year terms with the terms of three members expiring February 1 of each calendar year.

(c) The prison industries advisory committee shall advise the board on all aspects of prison industry operations and shall make recommendations to the board on the effective use of prison industries programs to assist work program participants in the development of job skills necessary for successful reintegration into the community after release from imprisonment.

(d) Expired.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Government Code § 497.001 § 497.001. TEXAS CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES; DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C497_S497.001.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 497.002 § 497.002. PURPOSE; IMPLEMENTATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C497_S497.002.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 497.003 § 497.003. ADVISORY COMMITTEE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C497_S497.003.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 497.004 § 497.004. LABOR, PAY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C497_S497.004.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 497.005 § 497.005. INDUSTRIAL RECEIPTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C497_S497.005.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 497.006 § 497.006. CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE BUSINESS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C497_S497.006.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 497.007 § 497.007. GRANTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C497_S497.007.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 497.008 § 497.008. LEASE OF LAND.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C497_S497.008.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 497.010 § 497.010.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C497_S497.010.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 497.011 § 497.011. CERTAIN CONTRACTS PROHIBITED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C497_S497.011.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 497.012 § 497.012. REPAIR AND RESALE OF SURPLUS DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C497_S497.012.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 497.021 § 497.021. AUTHORITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C497_S497.021.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 497.022 § 497.022. CONTRACTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C497_S497.022.md)
- [Tex. Government Code § 497.023 § 497.023. PRIORITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cgv_C497_S497.023.md)

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