REVIEW AND FORMAT OF REPORTS

(a) The office shall accept, both before and after publication, comments from the board concerning the following types of reports published by the office under this chapter:

(1) the office's quarterly report under Section 261.055 (a);

(2) reports concerning serious or flagrant circumstances under Section 261.055 (b); and

(3) any other formal reports containing findings and making recommendations concerning systemic issues that affect the department.

(b) The board may not submit comments under Subsection (a) after the 30th day after the date the report on which the board is commenting is published.

(c) The office shall ensure that reports described by Subsection (a) are in a format to which the board can easily respond.