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Texas Human Resources Code - Chapter 81 Texas Commission For The Deaf And Hard Of HearingLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Human Resources Code > Texas Human Resources Code - Chapter 81 Texas Commission For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. (2) "Deaf" means a hearing impairment of such severity ... (a) The Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is composed of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent ... (a) It is a ground for removal from the commission if a member: (1) does not have at the time of appointment the qualifications required ... (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the commission may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as ... Members hold office for staggered terms of six years, with the terms of three members expiring on January 31 of each odd-numbered year. Acts 1979, ... The Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless the commission is continued ... (a) The governor shall designate a chairman of the commission from among the members. A member holds the position of chairman at the pleasure of ... The financial transactions of the commission are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code. Added by Acts 1985, ... The commissioner of health and human services has the powers and duties relating to the commission and the executive director of the commission as provided ... (a) The commission shall: (1) develop and implement a statewide program of advocacy and education to ensure continuity of services to persons who are deaf, ... (a) The commission may establish a program in accordance with this section for the certification of interpreters who have reached varying levels of proficiency in ... (a) Not later than the 60th day after the date on which a certification examination is administered under this chapter, the commission shall notify each ... (a) The commission, based on the recommendation of the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters, may revoke or suspend a certificate or place a certificate holder ... (a) A person who is otherwise eligible to renew a certificate may renew an unexpired certificate by paying the required renewal fee to the commission ... (a) The commission may issue a provisional certificate to an applicant currently certified in another jurisdiction who seeks a certificate in this state and who: ... (a) The commissioner of health and human services shall employ an executive director in accordance with Section 531.0056, Government Code. (b) In selecting an executive ... (a) The commission may hire employees it considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (b) The executive director or his designee shall ... (a) The commission may contract with private entities to provide for the participation of children who are deaf or hard of hearing at outdoor recreational ... (a) The commission shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the commission and describing the commission's procedures by which complaints are filed ... (a) The commission may not adopt rules restricting competitive bidding or advertising by a person regulated by the commission except to prohibit false, misleading, or ... (a) Before the commission contracts with or provides grant funding to an agency, organization, or individual to provide direct services to persons who are deaf ... (a) The commission and each of the following agencies shall adopt a memorandum of understanding to coordinate the delivery of services to persons who are ... (a) The commission shall design and provide for the issuance of a symbol or other form of identification that may be attached to a motor ... The commission may not advertise, distribute, or publish the name or address or other related information received by the commission about an individual who applies ... The commission shall develop rules and guidelines for the use of funds collected from the sale of specialized license plates under Section 502.2722, Transportation Code, ... Texas Lawyers
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