(a) The commission biennially shall conduct a series of public hearings in diverse locations throughout this state to give citizens of this state an opportunity to comment on health and human services issues. The commission shall conduct a sufficient number of hearings to allow reasonable access by citizens in both rural and urban areas, with an emphasis on geographic diversity.
(b) In conducting a public hearing under this section, the commission shall, to the greatest extent possible, encourage participation in the hearings process by diverse groups of citizens in this state.
(c) A public hearing held under this section is subject to Chapter 551.