Texas Health And Safety Code Title 2, Chapter 40 - Epilepsy

  • Texas Section 40.001 - Definition
    In this chapter, "epilepsy" means a variable symptom complex characterized by recurrent paroxysmal attacks of unconsciousness or impaired consciousness, usually with a succession of clonic...
  • Texas Section 40.002 - Epilepsy Program
    The department, with approval of the executive commissioner, may establish an epilepsy program to provide diagnostic services, treatment, and support services to eligible persons who...
  • Texas Section 40.003 - Rules
    The executive commissioner may adopt rules the executive commissioner considers necessary to define the scope of the epilepsy program and the medical and financial standards...
  • Texas Section 40.004 - Administration
    (a) The commissioner, with the approval of the executive commissioner, may appoint an administrator to carry out the epilepsy program. (b) The administrator shall report...
  • Texas Section 40.005 - Fees
    Program patients may be charged a fee for services according to rules adopted by the executive commissioner. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1,...
  • Texas Section 40.006 - Funding
    The department may seek, receive, and spend any funds received through appropriations, grants, or donations from public or private sources for the purposes of the...
  • Texas Section 40.007 - Contracts
    The department may enter into contracts or other agreements it considers necessary to facilitate the provision of services under this chapter, including contracts with other...

Last modified: September 28, 2016