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• Texas Human Resources Code Section 1.001 - Purpose Of Code
  (a) This code is enacted as a part of the state's continuing statutory revision program, begun by the Texas Legislative Council in 1963 as directed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 1.002 - Construction Of Code
  The Code Construction Act (Chapter 311, Government Code) applies to the construction of each provision of this code, except as otherwise expressly provided by this ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 1.003 - Internal References
  In this code: (1) a reference to a title, chapter, or section without further identification is a reference to a title, chapter, or section of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 11.001 - Definitions
  Except as provided by Section 40.001, in this title: (1) "Board" means the Texas Board of Human Services. (2) "Department" means the Texas Department of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 11.002 - Purpose Of Title; Construction
  (a) The purpose of this title is to establish a program of social security to provide necessary and prompt assistance to the citizens of this ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 11.003 - Responsibility Of Counties And Municipalities Not Affected
  No provision of this title is intended to release the counties and municipalities in this state from the specific responsibilities they have with regard to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 11.004 - Powers And Functions Not Affected
  The provisions of this title are not intended to interfere with the powers and functions of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, the Texas Commission for the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 12.001 - Prohibited Activities
  (a) A person who is not licensed to practice law in Texas commits an offense if the person charges a fee for representing or aiding ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 12.002 - Unlawful Use Of Funds
  (a) A person charged with the duty or responsibility of administering, disbursing, auditing, or otherwise handling the grants, funds, or money provided for in this ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 12.003 - Disclosure Of Information Prohibited
  (a) Except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the department's assistance programs, it is an offense for a person to solicit, disclose, receive, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.001 - Department Of Human Services
  The Texas Department of Human Services is composed of the Texas Board of Human Services, the Commissioner of Human Services, and other officers and employees ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.002 - Sunset Provision
  The Texas Department of Human Services is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.003 - Board Of Human Services
  (a) The Texas Board of Human Services is responsible for the adoption of policies and rules for the government of the department. (b) The board ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.0031 - Restrictions On Board Membership And Employment
  (a) A person may not be a member of the board and may not be a department employee employed in a "bona fide executive, administrative, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.0032 - Grounds For Removal
  (a) It is a ground for removal from the board that a member: (1) does not have at the time of taking office the qualifications ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.004 - Commissioner
  (a) The Commissioner of Human Services is the executive and administrative officer of the department. The commissioner exercises all rights, powers, and duties imposed or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.005 - Divisions Of Department; Personnel
  (a) The commissioner may establish divisions within the department that he considers necessary for effective administration and the discharge of the department's functions. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.0051 - Personnel Policies
  (a) The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policy-making responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the commissioner and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.0052 - Merit Pay
  The commissioner shall develop a system under which the job performance of department employees is evaluated annually. All merit pay for department employees must be ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.0053 - State Employee Incentive Program
  The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall provide to department employees information and training on the benefits and methods of participation in the state employee ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.006 - Local Administration
  (a) The department shall establish a system of local administration and employ personnel necessary to carry out the purposes of this title in an economical ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.00605 - Regional Business Planning
  (a) The department shall develop a business plan for each service region that: (1) addresses the department's statewide goals and states the region's specific objectives ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.0061 - Liaisons To Faith-Based Organizations
  (a) The commissioner shall designate one department employee in each of the department's administrative regions to serve as a liaison to faith-based organizations in the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.007 - Merit System
  The department may establish a merit system for its employees. The merit system may be maintained in conjunction with other state agencies that are required ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.008 - Staff Development
  (a) The department may establish staff development plans to assist employees in obtaining the technical and professional education required to administer the department's assistance programs ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.009 - Political Activities Of Officers And Employees
  (a) An officer or employee of the department may not use his official authority or influence or permit the use of the programs administered by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.010 - Budget
  (a) The commissioner shall prepare and submit to the board for approval a biennial budget and request for an appropriation by the legislature of funds ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.011 - Reports
  (a) On or before December 31 of each year the commissioner shall prepare and submit to the board a full report on the operation and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.012 - Confidentiality Of Information
  (a) The department shall establish and enforce reasonable rules governing the custody, use, and preservation of the department's records, papers, files, and communications. The department ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.013 - Oaths And Acknowledgments
  A local representative of the department who is responsible for investigating and determining the eligibility of an applicant for assistance authorized in this title may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.014 - Audits
  (a) The financial transactions of the department are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code. (b) The person ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.015 - Public Information; Complaints
  (a) The department shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the board and department and describing the procedures by which complaints are ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.016 - Public Testimony
  The board shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the board and to speak on any ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.018 - Policy On Technological Solutions
  The board shall develop and implement a policy that requires the commissioner and the staff of the department to research and propose appropriate technological solutions ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 21.019 - Alternative Rulemaking And Dispute Resolution Procedures
  (a) The board shall develop and implement a policy to encourage the use of: (1) negotiated rulemaking procedures under Chapter 2008, Government Code, for the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.0001 - Powers And Duties Of Commissioner Of Health And Human Services
  The commissioner of health and human services has the powers and duties relating to the board and commissioner as provided by Section 531.0055, Government Code. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.001 - General Powers And Duties Of The Department
  (a) The department is responsible for administering the welfare functions authorized in this title. (b) The department shall administer assistance to needy persons who are ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.0011 - Definition
  In this chapter, except in Section 22.032, "long-term care services" means the provision of personal care and assistance related to health and social services given ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.0015 - Evaluation And Improvement Of Programs
  The department shall conduct research, analysis, and reporting of its programs to evaluate and improve the programs. The department may contract with one or more ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.002 - Administration Of Federal Welfare Programs
  (a) The department is the state agency designated to cooperate with the federal government in the administration of Titles IV, XIX, and XX of the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.003 - Research And Demonstration Projects
  (a) The department may conduct research and demonstration projects that in the judgment of the commissioner will assist in promoting the purposes of the department's ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.0031 - Projects For High-Risk Pregnant Women And High-Risk Children
  (a) The department shall establish programs of case management for high-risk pregnant women and high-risk children to age one as provided under Section 1915(g) of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.0033 - Prohibited Activities By Former Officers Or Employees
  (a) For one year after the date on which a former officer or employee of the department terminates service or employment with the department, the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.004 - Provision Of Legal Services
  (a) On request, the department may provide legal services to an applicant for or recipient of assistance at a hearing before the department. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.005 - Funds
  (a) The children's assistance fund and the medical assistance fund are separate accounts in the general revenue fund. Money in the separate accounts may be ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.007 - Public Information Contract Requirement
  (a) Each contract between the department and a provider of services must contain a provision that authorizes the department to display at the service provider's ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.008 - Enforcement And Alteration Of Service Delivery Standards
  (a) The department shall develop enforcement guidelines for its community care program that relate to the service delivery standards required of persons who contract with ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.009 - Advisory Committees
  (a) The board shall appoint advisory committees on the recommendation of the commissioner to assist the board in performing its duties. (b) The board shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.010 - Advisory Committee For Services To Aged And Disabled Persons
  (a) The Advisory Committee for Services to Aged and Disabled Persons shall examine and review issues related to the delivery of departmental services to disabled ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.011 - Memorandum Of Understanding On Services To Disabled Persons
  (a) The department, the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, the Texas Commission for ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.013 - Memorandum Of Understanding On Public Awareness Information
  (a) The department, the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, and the Texas Rehabilitation Commission shall adopt a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.014 - Memorandum Of Understanding On Hospital And Long-Term Care Services
  (a) The department, the Texas Department of Health, and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation shall adopt a memorandum of understanding that: ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.015 - Reporting Of Physician Misconduct Or Malpractice
  (a) If the department receives an allegation that a physician employed by or under contract with the department has committed an action that constitutes a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.016 - Special Purchasing Procedures
  The department shall comply with any special purchasing procedures requiring competitive review under Subtitle D, Title 10, Government Code. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.017 - Program Accessibility
  The department shall prepare and maintain a written plan that describes how persons who do not speak English or who have physical, mental, or developmental ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.018 - Cooperation With State Office Of Administrative Hearings
  (a) The department and the chief administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings shall adopt a memorandum of understanding under which the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.019 - Due Process Procedures
  (a) The department may not retroactively apply a rule, standard, guideline, or policy interpretation. (b) The department shall adopt any changes in departmental policy in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.020 - Audit Procedure
  At any time during an audit, the department shall permit a contractor to submit additional or alternative documentation to prove that services were delivered to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.021 - Distribution Of Funds
  (a) If funds are appropriated to the department for the general support or development of a service that is needed throughout the state, the department ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.022 - Residency Requirements
  To the extent permitted by law the department shall only provide services to legal residents of the United States or the State of Texas. Added ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.023 - Payment For Certain Insurance Coverage
  (a) In this section, "AIDS" and "HIV" have the meanings assigned by Section 81.101, Health and Safety Code. (b) Subject to the limitations in Subsection ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.024 - Development Of Service Plan For Elderly Or Disabled
  If the Texas Department of Human Services, Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Texas ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.025 - Error-Rate Reduction
  (a) The department shall: (1) set progressive goals for improving the department's error rates in the aid to families with dependent children and food stamp ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.0251 - Timely Determination Of Overpayments
  (a) Subject to the approval of the commissioner of health and human services, the department shall: (1) determine and record the time taken by the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.0252 - Telephone Collection Program
  (a) The department shall use the telephone to attempt to collect reimbursement from a person who receives a benefit granted in error under the food ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.0253 - Participation In Federal Tax Refund Offset Program
  The department shall participate in the Federal Tax Refund Offset Program (FTROP) to attempt to recover benefits granted by the department in error under the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.0254 - Prosecution Of Fraudulent Claims
  (a) The department shall keep a record of the dispositions of referrals made by the department to a district attorney concerning fraudulent claims for benefits ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.0255 - Returned-Mail Reduction
  (a) The department shall develop and implement policies and procedures designed to improve the department's electronic benefits transfer cards used for federal and state entitlement ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.026 - Reduction Of Client Fraud
  The department shall: (1) ensure that errors attributed to client fraud are appropriate; and (2) take immediate and appropriate action to limit any client fraud ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.027 - Fraud Prevention
  (a) to (d) Repealed by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1153, § 1.06(i), eff. Sept. 1, 1997. (e) The department and the comptroller shall coordinate ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.028 - Electronic Benefits Transfer: Monitoring
  (a) The private electronic benefits transfer (EBT) operator with which the department contracts to administer the EBT system, shall establish procedures to maintain records that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.029 - Project For Fraud Detection And Prevention Through Data Matching
  (a) In order to enhance the state's ability to detect and prevent fraud in the payment of claims under federal and state entitlement programs, the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.0291 - Project For Identifying Persons Eligible For Benefits Through Data Matching
  (a) The Texas Department of Health shall implement a data matching project to locate individuals who qualify to participate in the federal special supplemental food ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.0292 - Information Matching System Relating To Immigrants And Foreign Visitors
  (a) The department shall, through the use of a computerized matching system, compare department information relating to applicants for and recipients of food stamps and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.030 - Agreements For Purchase Of Services For Children
  (a) To ensure the maximum use of available federal matching funds for child care services and other support services under Section 31.010, the Department of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.031 - Unannounced Inspections
  The department may make any inspection of a facility or program under the department's jurisdiction without announcing the inspection. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.032 - Use Of Earned Federal Funds
  Subject to the General Appropriations Act, the department may use earned federal funds derived from recovery of amounts paid or benefits granted by the department ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.034 - Work Group On Long-Term Care Services
  (a) In this section, "long-term care services" includes community care services and support, and services provided by nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, group homes, intermediate ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.035 - Children's Policy Council
  (a) A work group to be known as the Children's Policy Council shall assist the department, the commissioner of health and human services, the Texas ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.036 - Programs For Deaf-Blind Multihandicapped Individuals And Their Parents
  (a) The department shall establish programs to serve deaf-blind multihandicapped individuals by helping them attain self-sufficiency and independent living. (b) The department shall establish a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.037 - Pilot Program For Community-Based Alternatives For Persons With Disabilities
  (a) In this section: (1) "Institution" means: (A) an ICF-MR, as defined by Section 531.002, Health and Safety Code; (B) a nursing facility; or (C) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.038 - Memorandum Of Understanding On Pilot Program For Community-Based Alternatives For Persons With Disabilities
  (a) The department, the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, and the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services shall adopt a memorandum of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.039 - Training And Continuing Education Related To Certain Long-Term Care Facilities
  (a) In this section: (1) "Long-term care facility" means a nursing institution, an assisted living facility, or an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.040 - Determination Of Eligibility For Community Care Services For Elderly Persons Or Persons With Disabilities
  The department by rule shall develop and implement a plan to assist elderly persons or persons with disabilities requesting community care services in receiving those ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 22.041 - Third-Party Information
  Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the department may use information obtained from a third party to verify the assets and resources of a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that: (A) is issued by a licensing authority; (B) is subject ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.002 - Licensing Authorities Subject To Chapter
  In this chapter, "licensing authority" means: (1) the Parks and Wildlife Department; and (2) the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. Added ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.003 - Suspension Of License
  The department may issue an order suspending a license as provided by this chapter of a person who, after notice: (1) has failed to reimburse ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.004 - Initiation Of Proceeding
  (a) The department may initiate a proceeding to suspend a person's license by filing a petition with the department's hearings division. (b) The proceeding shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.005 - Contents Of Petition
  A petition under this chapter must state that license suspension is authorized under Section 23.003 and allege: (1) the name and, if known, social security ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.006 - Notice
  (a) On initiating a proceeding under Section 23.004, the department shall give the person named in the petition: (1) notice of the person's right to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.007 - Hearing On Petition To Suspend License
  (a) A request for a hearing and motion to stay suspension must be filed with the department not later than the 20th day after the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.008 - Order Suspending License
  (a) On making the findings required by Section 23.003, the department shall render an order suspending a license. (b) The department may stay an order ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.009 - Default Order
  The department shall consider the allegations of the petition for suspension to be admitted and shall render an order suspending a license if the person ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.010 - Review Of Final Administrative Order
  An order issued by the department under this chapter is a final agency decision and is subject to review as provided by Chapter 2001, Government ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.011 - Action By Licensing Authority
  (a) On receipt of a final order suspending a license, the licensing authority shall immediately determine if the authority has issued a license to the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.012 - Motion To Revoke Stay
  (a) The department may file a motion with the department's hearings division to revoke the stay of an order suspending a license if the person ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.013 - Vacating Or Staying Order Suspending A License
  (a) The department may render an order vacating or staying an order suspending a license if the person has paid all amounts owed to the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.014 - Fee By Licensing Authority
  A licensing authority may charge a fee to a person who is the subject of an order suspending a license in an amount sufficient to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.015 - Cooperation Between Licensing Authorities And Department
  (a) The department may request from each licensing authority the name, address, social security number, license renewal date, and other identifying information for each individual ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 23.016 - Rules, Forms, And Procedures
  The department by rule shall prescribe forms and procedures for the implementation of this chapter. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1153, § 5.01(a), ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.001 - Aid To Families With Dependent Children
  The department shall provide financial assistance and services to families with dependent children in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The department shall give ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.002 - Definition Of Dependent Child
  (a) In this chapter, the term "dependent child" applies to a child: (1) who is a resident of this state; (2) who is under 18 ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.003 - Amount Of Financial Assistance
  (a) The department shall adopt rules governing the determination of the amount of financial assistance to be granted for the support of a dependent child. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0031 - Responsibility Agreement
  (a) The department shall require each adult recipient to sign a bill of responsibilities that defines the responsibilities of the state and of the recipient ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0032 - Payment Of Assistance For Performance
  (a) Except as provided by Section 231.115, Family Code, if after an investigation the department or the Title IV-D agency determines that a person is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0033 - Good Cause Hearing For Failure To Cooperate
  (a) If the department or Title IV-D agency determines that a person has failed to cooperate with the requirements of the responsibility agreement under Section ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.00331 - Additional Penalty For Continuous Failure To Cooperate
  A person who fails to cooperate with the responsibility agreement for two consecutive months becomes ineligible for financial assistance for the person or the person's ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0034 - Annual Report
  The department shall prepare and submit an annual report to the legislature that contains statistical information regarding persons who are applying for or receiving financial ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0035 - Transitional Child-Care Services
  (a) The department shall provide necessary transitional child-care services, in accordance with department rules and federal law, to a person who was receiving financial assistance ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0036 - Dependent Child's Income
  The department may not consider any income earned by a dependent child who is attending school and whose income is derived from the child's part-time ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0037 - Earned Income From Work Program
  The department may not consider any income earned by a recipient of financial assistance under the Texans Work program established under Chapter 308, Labor Code, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0038 - Temporary Exclusion Of New Spouse's Income
  (a) Subject to the limitations prescribed by Subsection (b), income earned by an individual who marries an individual receiving financial assistance at the time of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.004 - Foster Care
  The Department of Protective and Regulatory Services may accept and spend funds available from any source to provide foster care in facilities approved by the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0041 - Supplemental Financial Assistance For Certain Persons
  (a) To the extent funds are appropriated for this purpose, the department may provide supplemental financial assistance in addition to the amount of financial assistance ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.005 - Dependent Child Residing With Relatives
  (a) If after an investigation the department determines that a family with a dependent child is needy and that the child resides with the family, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0051 - Minor Parent Residing With Relatives
  If the department determines based on documentation provided that a minor caretaker who is receiving financial assistance and services under this chapter on behalf of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.006 - Welfare And Related Services
  (a) The department shall develop and implement a program of welfare and related services for each dependent child which, in light of the particular home ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0065 - Time-Limited Benefits
  (a) The department may provide financial assistance under this chapter only in accordance with the time limits specified by this section. The department by rule ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0066 - Hardship Exemptions From Federal Time Limits
  (a) The department, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the Health and Human Services Commission shall jointly adopt rules prescribing circumstances that constitute a hardship for ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.007 - Financial Assistance To Individuals In Institutions
  A person who is in an institution is eligible to receive financial assistance under this chapter if the person would be eligible to receive the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.008 - Counseling And Guidance Services
  (a) If the department believes that financial assistance to a family with a dependent child is not being, or may not be, used in the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.009 - Required Registration With Texas Employment Commission
  (a) A person who is required to register with the Texas Employment Commission under the Employment Incentive Act is not eligible to receive financial assistance ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0095 - Needs Assessment
  The department shall assist a recipient in assessing the particular needs of that recipient and the recipient's family upon notification of entry into the JOBS ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.010 - Support Services
  (a) Subject to the availability of funds, the department shall provide a recipient with support services designed to assist the recipient and the recipient's family ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.012 - Mandatory Work Or Participation In Employment Activities Through The Job Opportunities And Basic Skills Program
  (a) The department shall require that, during any one-month period in which an adult is receiving financial assistance under this chapter, the adult shall during ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0121 - Skills Assessment And Development For Certain Recipients
  (a) The Texas Workforce Commission shall ensure that each local workforce development board assesses the skills development needs of recipients referred to the CHOICES program ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0124 - Referral To Educational Programs
  The department shall determine whether a person who registers to participate in the job opportunities and basic skills training program needs and is eligible for ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0125 - Volunteer Work Experience Program
  (a) Subject to the availability of appropriations for client support services, the department by rule shall develop and implement a volunteer work experience program in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0126 - Employment Programs
  (a) In cooperation with the state agency charged with primary responsibility for job training, employment, and workforce development in this state, the department by rule ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0127 - Coordination Of Services To Certain Clients
  (a) The Health and Human Services Commission is the state agency designated to coordinate between the department and another state agency providing child care services, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0128 - Coordinated Interagency Plan
  (a) The department and the Texas Workforce Commission shall jointly develop and adopt a memorandum of understanding, subject to the approval of the Health and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0129 - Coordinated Plan To Improve Interagency Transitions
  (a) The department, the Texas Workforce Commission, and representatives of local workforce development boards shall conduct a survey of best practices used to transition clients ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0135 - Parenting Skills Training
  (a) The department, in cooperation with the Texas Education Agency, the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, or any other ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.014 - Two-Parent Families
  (a) The department shall provide financial assistance, in accordance with department rules, to a two-parent family if the primary wage earner parent is registered in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.015 - Healthy Marriage Development Program
  (a) Subject to available federal funding, the department shall develop and implement a healthy marriage development program for recipients of financial assistance under this chapter. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.016 - Service Referrals For Certain Recipients
  To the extent practicable using existing revenue, the department, by rule, shall develop and implement a plan to: (1) identify recipients of financial assistance that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.031 - Application For Assistance
  (a) The department by rule shall prescribe the form for applications for assistance authorized by this chapter and the manner of their submission. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0315 - Determination Of Parentage
  (a) A parent applying for assistance on behalf of a child shall identify the parent's spouse or, if unmarried, shall provide the name and last ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.032 - Investigation And Determination Of Eligibility
  (a) On receipt of an application for assistance authorized by this chapter, the department shall investigate and record the applicant's circumstances in order to ascertain ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0322 - Victims Of Family Violence
  (a) The department, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the Title IV-D agency by rule shall adopt procedures under which requirements relating to financial assistance and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0324 - Assignment Of Protective Payee
  (a) In this section, "protective payee" means a person who: (1) is interested in or concerned with the welfare of a child or relative of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0325 - Electronic Imaging Program
  (a) In conjunction with other appropriate agencies, the department by rule shall develop a program to prevent welfare fraud by using a type of electronic ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.033 - Reinvestigation And Redetermination Of Eligibility
  (a) The department may require periodic reconsideration of continued eligibility for assistance. (b) After reconsideration of continuing eligibility, the department may change the amount of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.034 - Appeal From Local Administrative Units
  (a) An applicant for or recipient of financial assistance authorized by this chapter may appeal to the department an action or failure to act by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.035 - Method Of Payment
  (a) The department shall periodically furnish the comptroller with a list of persons eligible for financial assistance under this chapter and the amount to which ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.0355 - Use Of Financial Assistance
  (a) Financial assistance granted to a person under this chapter may be used only to purchase goods and services that are considered essential and necessary ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.036 - Eligibility Of Person Leaving The State
  A recipient of assistance who moves out of the state is no longer eligible for the assistance. However, a recipient's temporary absence from the state ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.037 - Payment Of Financial Assistance Funds On Death Of Recipient
  (a) If a person dies during a month for which the person is eligible for financial assistance and has not endorsed or cashed the warrant ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.038 - Cancellation Of Uncashed Warrants
  The department may cancel a financial assistance warrant that has not been cashed within a reasonable period of time after issuance. The cancellation must be ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.039 - Issuance Of Replacement Assistance Warrants
  The comptroller may issue a replacement financial assistance warrant to a recipient who has failed to receive or has lost the original warrant in accordance ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.040 - Nontransferability Of Assistance Funds
  The right to financial assistance granted to recipients under this chapter may not be transferred or assigned at law or in equity, and the funds ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.041 - Right To Assistance Not Vested
  (a) The provisions of this chapter providing assistance shall not be construed as vesting a right in the recipient to the assistance. (b) Assistance granted ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.042 - Proration Of Financial Assistance
  If at any time state funds are not available to pay in full all financial assistance authorized in this chapter, the department may direct the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.043 - Fill-The-Gap Budgeting
  (a) To extend the period of supported employment for families who receive financial assistance under this chapter, the department may use a form of fill-the-gap ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.044 - Inactive Electronic Benefits Transfer Account
  (a) This section applies only to an account to which financial assistance provided under this chapter has been transferred under the electronic benefits transfer system ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.051 - Definition
  In this subchapter, "state budget" shall equal the amount appropriated by the legislature for the biennium from funds subject to the limitations set forth in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.052 - Limitation On Amount Of Financial Assistance
  For each fiscal biennium, the maximum amount that may be paid out of state funds for assistance grants to or on behalf of needy dependent ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.053 - Determination By Legislative Budget Board
  (a) With regard to the general appropriations bill introduced in each house in each regular session, it shall be the duty of the legislative budget ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.071 - Definitions
  Text of section effective until Sept. 1, 2007 In this subchapter: (1) "Commission" means the Texas Workforce Commission. (2) "Institution of higher education" includes ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.072 - Parents As Scholars Pilot Program
  Text of section effective until Sept. 1, 2007 The commission by rule shall establish a Parents as Scholars pilot program under which recipients of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.073 - Selection Of Program Participants; Education Assessment
  Text of section effective until Sept. 1, 2007 (a) A recipient of financial assistance is eligible for consideration as a program participant if the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.074 - Limit On Number Of Program Participants
  Text of section effective until Sept. 1, 2007 (a) The commission may not allow more than 100 recipients to participate in the program at ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.075 - Individual Education Plan; Application For Admission To An Institution Of Higher Education
  Text of section effective until Sept. 1, 2007 (a) After selection of a recipient for participation in the program, the commission shall, in cooperation with ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.076 - Applicability Of Work Or Employment Activities Requirements During Application Period
  Text of section effective until Sept. 1, 2007 (a) A recipient participating in the program remains subject to the work or employment activities requirements imposed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.077 - Admission To And Attendance At Institution Of Higher Education
  Text of section effective until Sept. 1, 2007 (a) A recipient participating in the program shall: (1) notify the commission when the recipient receives an ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.078 - Program Benefits
  Text of section effective until Sept. 1, 2007 (a) Beginning on the date that the commission determines that a recipient participating in the program ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.079 - Time Limits
  Text of section effective until Sept. 1, 2007 (a) A recipient participating in the program who enrolls in an institution of higher education: (1) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.080 - Report To Legislature
  Text of section effective until Sept. 1, 2007 Not later than January 15, 2007, the commission shall submit to the legislature a report relating ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 31.081 - Expiration
  Text of section effective until Sept. 1, 2007 This subchapter expires September 1, 2007. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 489, § 1, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.001 - Purpose Of Chapter
  The purpose of this chapter is to enable the state to provide medical assistance on behalf of needy individuals and to enable the state to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.002 - Construction Of Chapter
  (a) This chapter shall be liberally construed and applied in relation to applicable federal laws and regulations so that adequate and high quality health care ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.003 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the Health and Human Services Commission or the governing body of an agency operating part of the medical assistance ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.021 - Administration Of The Program
  (a) The department is the state agency designated to administer the medical assistance program provided in this chapter. (b) The department shall enter into agreements ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0211 - Restrictions On Members Of The Board, Commissioners, And Their Partners
  (a) After service in the department ends, a former member of the board or a former commissioner may not knowingly represent a person before an ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0212 - Delivery Of Medical Assistance
  Notwithstanding any other law and subject to Section 533.0025, Government Code, the department shall provide medical assistance for acute care through the Medicaid managed care ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0213 - Nursing Facility Bed Certification And Decertification
  (a) The department by rule shall establish procedures for: (1) controlling the number of Medicaid beds in nursing facilities; (2) decertification of unused Medicaid beds ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0215 - Home Or Community Care Providers: Civil Monetary Penalties
  (a) The department may include in a contract for the delivery of medical assistance by a home or community care provider a provision for monetary ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.022 - Medical And Hospital Care Advisory Committees
  (a) The board, on the recommendation of the commissioner, shall appoint a medical care advisory committee to advise the board and the department in developing ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.023 - Cooperation With Other State Agencies
  (a) The department's plan for administering medical assistance must include procedures for using health services administered by other state agencies pursuant to cooperative arrangements. (b) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0231 - Announcement Of Funding Or Program Change
  (a) The department shall publish notice in the Texas Register of: (1) any attempt to obtain a waiver of federal regulations in the medical assistance ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.024 - Authority And Scope Of Program; Eligibility
  (a) The department shall provide medical assistance to all persons who receive financial assistance from the state under Chapter 31 of this code and to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0241 - Review Of Waiver Request
  The department shall, at least biennially, review the feasibility of requesting a waiver for the elderly under Section 1915(c), federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0242 - Verification Of Certain Information
  To the extent possible, the department shall verify an applicant's residential address at the time the application for medical assistance is filed. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0243 - Periodic Review Of Eligibility For Certain Recipients
  (a) The department, in cooperation with the United States Social Security Administration, shall periodically review the eligibility of a recipient of medical assistance who is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0244 - Nursing Home Beds In Certain Counties
  (a) At the request of the commissioners court of a county in which not more than two nursing facilities are certified to participate in the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0245 - Nursing Home Beds For Certain Facilities Treating Alzheimer's Disease
  The department shall waive for a nursing facility a restriction imposed by state law on the authority to contract under the state Medicaid program for ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0246 - Pilot Program For Treatment Of Alzheimer's Patients
  (a) The Texas Department of Human Services, in cooperation with all appropriate state and federal agencies and with the advisory committee established in Subsection (b), ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0247 - Medical Assistance For Certain Persons Making Transition From Foster Care To Independent Living
  (a) In this section, "independent foster care adolescent" has the meaning assigned by 42 U.S.C. Section 1396d(w)(1), as amended. (b) The department shall provide medical ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0248 - Demonstration Project For Women's Health Care Services
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2011 (a) The department shall establish a five-year demonstration project through the medical assistance program to expand ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.025 - Application For Medical Assistance
  (a) A recipient of benefits under Chapter 31 of this code or supplemental security income from the federal government is automatically eligible for medical assistance, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0251 - Eligibility Notification And Review For Certain Children
  (a) The department shall establish and implement procedures under which the department automatically reviews a child's eligibility for medical assistance if: (1) the child originally ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0255 - Transitional Medical Assistance
  (a) The state shall provide transitional medical assistance, in accordance with state rules and federal law, to a person who was receiving financial assistance under ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.026 - Certification Of Eligibility And Need For Medical Assistance
  (a) The department shall promulgate rules for determining and certifying a person's eligibility and need for medical assistance. (b) The department shall promulgate rules to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0261 - Continuous Eligibility
  The department shall adopt rules in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Section 1396a(e)(12), as amended, to provide for a period of continuous eligibility for a child ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0262 - Eligibility Transition
  (a) The department shall develop procedures to ensure that all necessary information regarding a child who will be denied continued medical assistance under this chapter ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0263 - Health Care Orientation
  (a) The department shall require that the parent or guardian of a child under 19 years of age who originally establishes eligibility for medical assistance ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.027 - Selection Of Provider Of Medical Assistance
  [Without reference to the amendment of subsec. (b) by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1251, § 9, Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, § ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.028 - Fees, Charges, And Rates
  (a) The department shall adopt reasonable rules and standards governing the determination of fees, charges, and rates for medical assistance payments. (b) The fee, charge, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0281 - Rules And Notice Relating To Payment Rates
  (a) The department shall by rule describe the process used to determine payment rates for medical assistance and shall notify providers, consumers, the Legislative Budget ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0282 - Public Hearing On Rates
  (a) The department shall hold a public hearing to allow interested persons to present comments relating to proposed payment rates for medical assistance. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.029 - Methods Of Payment
  (a) The department may prescribe a method of payment for medical assistance claims by establishing a direct vendor payment program that is administered by the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0291 - Prepayment Reviews And Postpayment Holds
  (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may: (1) perform a prepayment review of a claim for reimbursement under the medical assistance program to determine ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.030 - Medical Assistance Fund
  (a) The medical assistance fund is a special fund in the treasury and constitutes a separate account. The fund may be expended only for the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.031 - Receipt And Expenditure Of Funds
  (a) The department may accept federal funds for the support of the medical assistance program and may expend the funds in the manner prescribed by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0311 - Drug Reimbursement Under Certain Programs
  The department shall require a recipient of medical assistance to exhaust drug benefits available under the medical assistance program before reimbursing the recipient, pharmacist, or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0315 - Funds For Graduate Medical Education
  (a) Subject to appropriated state funds, the department shall establish procedures and formulas for the allocation of federal medical assistance funds that are directed to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.032 - Prevention And Detection Of Fraud And Abuse
  The department shall adopt reasonable rules for minimizing the opportunity for fraud and abuse, for establishing and maintaining methods for detecting and identifying situations in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0321 - Surety Bond
  (a) The department by rule may require each provider of medical assistance in a provider type that has demonstrated significant potential for fraud or abuse ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0322 - Criminal History Record Information
  (a) The department may obtain from any law enforcement or criminal justice agency the criminal history record information that relates to a provider under the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.033 - Subrogation
  (a) The filing of an application for or receipt of medical assistance constitutes an assignment of the applicant's or recipient's right of recovery from: (1) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.034 - Contract Cancellation; Notice And Hearing
  (a) The department has authority to adjudicate claims of contested cases in accordance with Chapter 2001, Government Code. When the department intends to cancel its ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.035 - Appeals
  The provisions of Section 31.034 of this code governing the right of appeal of an applicant for or recipient of financial assistance authorized under Chapter ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.036 - Program Payments Nonassignable And Exempt From Legal Process
  (a) Neither medical assistance nor payments to providers of medical assistance under this chapter are transferable or assignable at law or in equity. (b) No ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.038 - Collection Of Insurance Payments
  (a) The department may receive directly from an insurance company any payments to which the department is entitled under Section 1204.153, Insurance Code. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0381 - Icf-Mr Payment Rates
  (a) The board shall set the payment rates for ICF-MR facilities at least annually. (b) The board shall adopt by rule the methodology used by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.039 - Damages And Penalties
  (a) In this section: (1) "Claim" means an application for payment of health care services under Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0391 - Criminal Offense
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly commits a violation under Section 32.039(b)(1-b), (1-c), (1-d), or (1-e). (b) An offense ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.040 - Identification Of Husband Or Alleged Father
  (a) A woman receiving medical assistance in the form of prenatal care, child delivery care, and obstetrical care related to prenatal care and child delivery ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.041 - Medicaid Managed Care Demonstration Project
  (a) Beginning September 1, 1991, the department in consultation with the Medicaid analysis and cost control unit of the Legislative Budget Board shall initiate the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.042 - Information Required From Health Insurers
  (a) An insurer shall maintain a file system that contains: (1) the name, address, including claim submission address, group policy number, employer's mailing address, social ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0421 - Administrative Penalty For Failure To Provide Information
  (a) The department may impose an administrative penalty on a person who does not comply with a request for information made under Section 32.042(b). (b) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0422 - Health Insurance Premium Payment Reimbursement Program For Medical Assistance Recipients
  (a) In this section: (1) "Department" means the Texas Department of Health. (2) "Group health benefit plan" means a plan described by Section 1207.001, Insurance ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0423 - Recovery Of Reimbursements From Health Coverage Providers
  To the extent allowed by federal law, a health care service provider must seek reimbursement from available third-party health coverage or insurance that the provider ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.043 - Procurement Rules For Public Disproportionate Share Hospitals
  (a) A public hospital that is designated as a disproportionate share hospital during a fiscal year may acquire goods and services in accordance with this ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.044 - Group Purchasing For Disproportionate Share Hospitals
  (a) A public or private hospital that is designated as a disproportionate share hospital during a fiscal year may purchase goods and services in accordance ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.045 - Enhanced Reimbursement
  The department shall develop a procedure for: (1) identifying each service provided under the medical assistance program for which the state is eligible to receive ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.046 - Vendor Drug Program; Sanctions And Penalties
  (a) The department shall adopt rules governing sanctions and penalties that apply to a provider in the vendor drug program who submits an improper claim ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0461 - Vendor Drug Program; Competitive Bidding
  (a) In consultation and coordination with the State Council on Competitive Government, the Texas Department of Health shall seek competitive bids for the claims processing ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0462 - Vendor Drug Program; Pricing Standard
  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law, the department shall: (1) consider a nationally recognized, unbiased pricing standard for prescription drugs in determining reimbursement ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0463 - Medications And Medical Supplies
  The department may adopt rules establishing procedures for the purchase and distribution of medically necessary, over-the-counter medications and medical supplies under the medical assistance program ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.047 - Prohibition Of Certain Health Care Service Providers
  A person is permanently prohibited from providing or arranging to provide health care services under the medical assistance program if: (1) the person is convicted ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.048 - Managed Care Information And Training Plan
  (a) Subject to the availability of funds, the department shall develop a comprehensive plan to provide information and training about the requirements of a managed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.049 - Managed Care Contract Compliance
  (a) The department shall review each managed care organization that has contracted with the department to provide medical assistance to medical assistance recipients through a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.050 - Dual Medicaid And Medicare Coverage
  (a) At least annually the department shall identify each individual receiving medical assistance under the medical assistance program who is eligible to receive similar assistance ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.051 - Misdirected Billing
  To the extent authorized by federal law, the department shall develop a procedure for the state to: (1) match claims for payment for medical assistance ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.052 - Waiver Programs For Children With Disabilities Or Special Health Care Needs
  (a) This section applies to services under the medical assistance program provided to children younger than 23 years of age with disabilities or special health ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.053. PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (PACE). (a) The department, as a part of the medical assistance program, shall develop and implement a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) in accordance with Section 4802 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (Pub. L. No. 105-33), as amended. The department shall provide medical assistance to a participant in the PACE program in the manner and to the extent authorized by federal law. (b) The department shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section. In adopting rules, the department shall: (1) use the Bienvivir Senior Health Services of El Paso initiative as a model for the program; and (2) ensure that a person is not required to hold a certificate of authority as a health maintenance organization under the Texas Health Maintenance Organization Act (Chapter 20A, Vernon's Texas Insurance Code) to provide services under the PACE program. (c) The department may not contract with a person to provide services under the PACE program unless the person: (1) purchases reinsurance in an amount determined by the department that is sufficient to ensure the person's continued solvency; or (2) has the financial resources sufficient to cover expenses in the event of the person's insolvency. (d) To demonstrate sufficiency of financial resources for purposes of Subsection (c)(2), a person may use cash reserves, a letter of credit, a guarantee of a company affiliated with the person, or a combination of those arrangements. The amount of a person's financial arrangement must be at least equal to the sum of: (1) the total capitation revenue for one month; and (2) the average monthly payment of operating expenses. (e) The department, with the cooperation of the Texas Department on Aging and area agencies on aging, shall develop and implement a coordinated plan to promote PACE program sites operating under this section. The department shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that caseworkers and any other appropriate department staff discuss the benefits of participating in the PACE program with long-term care clients. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 170, § 1, eff. Sept - 1, 2001
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• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.054 - Dental Services
  (a) For purposes of this section, the "dental necessity" for a dental service or product is based on whether a prudent dentist, acting in accordance ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.055 - Catastrophic Case Management
  (a) The department shall develop and implement a catastrophic case management system to be used in providing medical assistance to persons with catastrophic health problems. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.0551 - Optimization Of Case Management Systems
  The Health and Human Services Commission shall: (1) create and coordinate staffing and other administrative efficiencies for case management initiatives across the commission and health ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.056 - Compliance With Texas Health Steps
  The commissioner by rule shall develop procedures to ensure that recipients of medical assistance who are eligible for Texas Health Steps comply with the regimen ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.057 - Contracts For Disease Management Programs
  (a) The department shall request contract proposals from providers of disease management programs to provide program services to recipients of medical assistance who: (1) have ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.058 - Limitation On Medical Assistance In Certain Alternative Community-Based Care Settings
  (a) In this section: (1) "Institution" means a nursing facility or an ICF-MR facility. (2) "Medical assistance waiver program" means: (A) the community-based alternatives program; ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.059 - Use Of Respiratory Therapists For Respiratory Therapy Services
  The department by rule shall require that respiratory therapy services for ventilator-dependent persons furnished as part of a plan of care under this chapter be ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.060 - Nursing Facility Quality Assurance Team
  Text of section as added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, § 2.109(a) (a) The nursing facility quality assurance team is established to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.060 - Admissibility Of Certain Evidence Relating To Nursing Institutions
  Text of section as added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 204, § 16.01 (a) The following are not admissible as evidence in a civil ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.061 - Community Attendant Services Program
  Any home and community-based services that the department provides under Section 1929, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1396t) and its subsequent amendments to functionally ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.063 - Third-Party Billing Vendors
  (a) A third-party billing vendor may not submit a claim with the department for reimbursement on behalf of a provider of medical services under the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.064 - Cost Sharing
  (a) To the extent permitted under Title XIX, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1396 et seq.), as amended, and any other applicable law or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.066 - Consumer-Directed Services Program
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2007 (a) In this section: (1) "Consumer" means a participant in the consumer-directed services program established under ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.067 - Delivery Of Comprehensive Care Services To Certain Recipients Of Medical Assistance
  (a) In this section, "certified agency" and "home health service" have the meanings assigned by Section 142.001, Health and Safety Code. (b) The department shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.068 - Language Interpreter Services Pilot Program
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2009 (a) The Health and Human Services Commission shall establish a pilot program to provide recipients of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.069 - Chronic Kidney Disease Management Initiative
  A provider of disease management programs under Section 32.059, as added by Chapter 208, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003, shall develop a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.070 - Audits Of Providers
  (a) In this section, "provider" means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, agency, association, institution, or other entity that is or was approved by the department ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 32.071 - Recipient And Provider Education
  (a) The department shall develop and implement a comprehensive medical assistance education campaign for recipients and providers to ensure that care is provided in such ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.001 - Distribution Of Surplus Commodities
  (a) The department is the state agency designated to cooperate with the federal government in administering the distribution of federal surplus commodities and other resources. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.002 - Distribution Of Commodities And Food Stamps
  (a) The department is responsible for the distribution of commodities and food stamps allocated to the department by the federal government. (b) The department may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.0021 - Application Information
  (a) The department shall develop general informational materials that contain eligibility guidelines for benefits under this chapter and that clearly and simply explain the process ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.0022 - Fraud Prevention In Food Stamp Program
  (a) The electronic benefits transfer (EBT) system operator and installer shall report to the department and the United States Department of Agriculture suspicious activity relating ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.0023 - Food Stamp Information Matching System
  (a) To detect and prevent fraud in the food stamp program, the department, through the use of a computerized matching system, shall compare at least ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.003 - Distribution Districts; Agents
  (a) The department may establish distribution districts and employ distributing agents or may make other arrangements necessary to provide for the efficient distribution of commodities ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.004 - Advisory Boards
  (a) The department may establish state or district-level advisory boards to facilitate the operations of the commodity distribution or food stamp programs. (b) The advisory ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.005 - Processing Perishable Commodities
  (a) The department may enter into nonprofit contracts with state institutions or state or private agencies for the processing of perishable commodities to preserve them ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.006 - Handling Charges
  (a) The department may assess reasonable handling charges against the recipients of commodities or food stamps to cover the cost of distribution. The total operation ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.007 - Commodity Distribution Fund
  (a) Funds received from assessments for handling charges pursuant to Section 33.006 of this code shall be paid to the department and deposited in a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.008 - Sale Of Used Commodity Containers
  The department may sell used commodity containers. Proceeds from the sales in each distribution district shall be deposited in the commodity distribution fund and used ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.010 - Sale Of Equipment And Property
  If the commodity distribution and/or food stamp programs are terminated, equipment and property purchased with funds from the commodity distribution fund shall be sold by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.011 - Prohibited Activities; Penalties
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly uses, alters, or transfers food stamp benefit permits in any manner not authorized by law. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.012 - Chemical Dependency Treatment Program As Representative
  The department shall provide an individual's food stamp allotment to the residential chemical dependency treatment program in which the person resides to the extent allowed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.013 - Information And Referral Services
  (a) Each local food stamp office shall compile and maintain a current list of emergency food providers in the area served by the local food ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.015 - Initial Establishment And Recertification Of Eligibility For Certain Persons
  (a) In administering the food stamp program, the department shall, except as provided by Subsection (c), allow a person to comply with initial eligibility requirements, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.022 - Application Assistance
  (a) On request of an applicant, the department shall assist the applicant in filling out forms and completing the application process. (b) The department shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.023 - Information Verification
  (a) The department shall develop and implement for expedited issuance a uniform procedure for verifying information required of an applicant. (b) In developing the uniform ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.024 - Summer Food Service Program
  (a) In this section: (1) "Agency" means the Texas Education Agency. (2) "Field office" means a field office of a special nutrition program administered by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.025 - Nutrition Education And Outreach For Those Eligible For Food Stamps
  (a) The department shall develop and implement a plan of operation to provide nutrition education and outreach to persons eligible for food stamps. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.026 - Child And Adult Care Food Program: Required Notices And Advisory Committee Authority
  (a) Before adopting or changing a department rule or policy relating to the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program, the department shall submit the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 33.027 - Child And Adult Care Food Program: Electronic Filing
  (a) In administering the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program, the department shall, unless prohibited by federal law, permit a sponsoring organization or other ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 34.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Related support services" means services considered under federal law to be a component of money payments for purposes of the financial ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 34.002 - Development And Implementation Of State Program; Funding
  (a) The Health and Human Services Commission, the department, and the Texas Workforce Commission, with the participation of local workforce development boards, shall jointly develop ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 34.003 - Rules
  (a) The Health and Human Services Commission, the department, and the Texas Workforce Commission shall adopt all rules necessary for implementation of the state program, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 34.004 - Procedures Applicable To Persons Residing In Minimum Service Counties
  The Health and Human Services Commission, the department, and the Texas Workforce Commission shall develop and implement procedures to: (1) determine the date on which ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 34.005 - Eligibility For Medical Assistance
  A recipient of temporary assistance and related support services under the state program is eligible for medical assistance under Chapter 32 in the same manner ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 34.006 - Study
  The Texas Workforce Commission, in collaboration with local workforce development boards and the appropriate standing committees of the senate and house of representatives, shall: (1) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 34.007 - Report
  The Health and Human Services Commission, the department, and the Texas Workforce Commission shall monitor implementation and operation of the state program and, not later ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 35.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Assistance" or "support services" means a subsidy granted by the department to provide support to a client. (2) "Client" means a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 35.002 - Adoption Of Rules And Implementation Of Program
  The department shall adopt rules to implement and administer this chapter, including: (1) procedures and guidelines for determining eligibility standards relating to financial qualifications and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 35.003 - Eligibility
  (a) The department's rules must provide that an applicant for assistance is eligible to receive assistance if the applicant resides in this state and meets ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 35.004 - Provision Of Assistance And Support Services
  (a) The department shall provide assistance to compensate a client for present and future expenses, including: (1) the purchase or lease of special equipment or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 35.005 - Payment Of Assistance
  (a) The department may grant assistance of not more than $3,600 a year to a client and make periodic distributions or a lump-sum distribution according ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 35.006 - Selection Of Programs Or Providers
  (a) Each client may select the client's program or provider of services, except that the client may select only a program or provider that complies ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 35.007 - Copayment System
  The department shall establish a copayment system with each client using a scale for payments determined according to the client's need for financial assistance to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 35.008 - Payment Rate
  (a) The department by rule shall establish a reasonable charge for each authorized support service. (b) The department's liability for the cost of a support ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 35.009 - Client Responsibility For Payment
  Each client shall pay: (1) the client's copayment; (2) the amount of charges in excess of the amount determined by the department to be reasonable; ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 35.010 - Review Of Client's Needs
  (a) The department shall regularly review each client's needs as established by the department. (b) The department shall review each client's needs when there is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 35.011 - Notification Of Change In Circumstances
  The department shall require each client to notify the department of a change in circumstances that were considered in determining eligibility or the amount of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 35.012 - Criminal Penalty
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person, in obtaining or attempting to obtain assistance under this chapter for himself or another person: (1) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Claim" means a written or electronically submitted request or demand that: (A) is signed by a provider or a fiscal agent ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.0011 - Culpable Mental State
  (a) For purposes of this chapter, a person acts "knowingly" with respect to information if the person: (1) has knowledge of the information; (2) acts ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.002 - Unlawful Acts
  A person commits an unlawful act if the person: (1) knowingly makes or causes to be made a false statement or misrepresentation of a material ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.003 - Documentary Material In Possession Of State Agency
  (a) A state agency, including the Health and Human Services Commission, the Texas Department of Human Services, the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Department ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.004 - Immunity
  Notwithstanding any other law, a person is not civilly or criminally liable for providing access to documentary material under this chapter to: (1) an employee ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.005 - Suspension Or Revocation Of Agreement; Professional Discipline
  (a) A health and human services agency, as defined by Section 531.001, Government Code: (1) shall suspend or revoke: (A) a provider agreement between the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.006 - Application Of Other Law
  The application of a civil remedy under this chapter does not preclude the application of another common law, statutory, or regulatory remedy, except that a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.007 - Recovery Of Costs, Fees, And Expenses
  The attorney general may recover fees, expenses, and costs reasonably incurred in obtaining injunctive relief or civil remedies or in conducting investigations under this chapter, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.008 - Use Of Money Recovered
  The legislature, in appropriating money recovered under this chapter, shall consider the requirements of the attorney general and other affected state agencies in investigating Medicaid ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.051 - Injunctive Relief
  (a) If the attorney general has reason to believe that a person is committing, has committed, or is about to commit an unlawful act, the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.052 - Civil Remedies
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a person who commits an unlawful act is liable to the state for: (1) the amount of any ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.053 - Investigation
  (a) The attorney general may take action under Subsection (b) if the attorney general has reason to believe that: (1) a person has information or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.054 - Civil Investigative Demand
  (a) An investigative demand must: (1) state the rule or statute under which the alleged unlawful act is being investigated and the general subject matter ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.055 - Attorney General As Relator In Federal Action
  To the extent permitted by 31 U.S.C. Sections 3729-3733, the attorney general may bring an action as relator under 31 U.S.C. Section 3730 with respect ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.101 - Action By Private Person Authorized
  (a) A person may bring a civil action for a violation of Section 36.002 for the person and for the state. The action shall be ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.102 - Initiation Of Action
  (a) A person bringing an action under this subchapter shall serve a copy of the petition and a written disclosure of substantially all material evidence ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.103 - Answer By Defendant
  A defendant is not required to file in accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure an answer to a petition filed under this subchapter ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.104 - Continuation Or Dismissal Of Action Based On State Decision
  (a) Not later than the last day of the period prescribed by Section 36.102(c) or an extension of that period as provided by Section 36.102(d), ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.105 - Representation Of State By Private Attorney
  The attorney general may contract with a private attorney to represent the state in an action under this subchapter with which the state elects to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.106 - Intervention By Other Parties Prohibited
  A person other than the state may not intervene or bring a related action based on the facts underlying a pending action brought under this ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.107 - Rights Of Parties If State Continues Action
  (a) If the state proceeds with the action, the state has the primary responsibility for prosecuting the action and is not bound by an act ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.108 - Stay Of Certain Discovery
  (a) On a showing by the state that certain actions of discovery by the person bringing the action would interfere with the state's investigation or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.109 - Pursuit Of Alternate Remedy By State
  (a) Notwithstanding Section 36.101, the state may elect to pursue the state's claim through any alternate remedy available to the state, including any administrative proceeding ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.110 - Award To Private Plaintiff
  (a) If the state proceeds with an action under this subchapter, the person bringing the action is entitled, except as provided by Subsection (b), to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.111 - Reduction Of Award
  (a) If the court finds that the action was brought by a person who planned and initiated the violation of Section 36.002 on which the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.112 - Award To Defendant For Frivolous Action
  Chapter 105, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, applies in an action under this subchapter with which the state proceeds. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.113 - Certain Actions Barred
  (a) A person may not bring an action under this subchapter that is based on allegations or transactions that are the subject of a civil ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.114 - State Not Liable For Certain Expenses
  The state is not liable for expenses that a person incurs in bringing an action under this subchapter. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.115 - Retaliation By Employer Against Person Bringing Suit Prohibited
  (a) A person who is discharged, demoted, suspended, threatened, harassed, or in any other manner discriminated against in the terms of employment by the person's ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.116 - Sovereign Immunity Not Waived
  Except as provided by Section 36.112, this subchapter does not waive sovereign immunity. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1153, § 4.08, eff. Sept. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.117 - Attorney General Compensation
  The office of the attorney general may retain a reasonable portion of recoveries under this subchapter, not to exceed amounts specified in the General Appropriations ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 36.132 - Revocation Of Licenses
  (a) In this section: (1) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization that: (A) is issued by a licensing authority; (B) is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.001 - Definitions
  In this subtitle: (1) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 268, § 1.129(1). (2) "Commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission. (2-a) "Council" ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.002 - Department Of Family And Protective Services; General Duties Of Department
  (a) The Department of Family and Protective Services is composed of the council, the commissioner, an administrative staff, and other officers and employees necessary to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.003 - Sunset Provision
  The Department of Family and Protective Services is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.004 - Public Interest Information And Public Access
  (a) The commissioner shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commissioner and to speak on ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0041 - Complaint Process
  (a) The department shall develop and implement a uniform process for receiving and resolving complaints against the department throughout the state. The process shall include: ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.005 - Confidentiality Of Information
  (a) The department shall establish and enforce rules governing the custody, use, and preservation of the department's records, papers, files, and communications. (b) The department ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.006 - Application Of Other Laws
  The department is subject to Chapters 551, 2001, and 2002, Government Code. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 920, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.007 - Reporting Requirement; Professional Fees
  (a) The department shall include in any report required by law concerning the department's expenditures information relating to fees for professional or consultative services provided ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.008 - Program Accessibility
  The department shall comply with federal and state laws related to program and facility accessibility. The department shall also prepare and maintain a written plan ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.021 - Family And Protective Services Council
  (a) The Family and Protective Services Council is created to assist the commissioner in developing rules and policies for the department. (b) The council is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.022 - Appointments
  (a) Appointments to the council shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees. (b) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0226 - Training Program For Council Members
  (a) A person who is appointed as a member of the council may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.024 - Terms; Vacancy
  (a) Members of the council serve for staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year. (b) A ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.025 - Reimbursement For Expenses
  A council member may not receive compensation for service as a member of the council but is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.026 - Presiding Officer; Other Officers; Meetings
  (a) The governor shall designate a member of the council as the presiding officer to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.027 - Commissioner
  (a) The executive commissioner shall appoint a commissioner in accordance with Section 531.0056, Government Code. The commissioner is to be selected according to education, training, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.030 - Advisory Committees
  The executive commissioner or the executive commissioner's designee may appoint advisory committees in accordance with Chapter 2110, Government Code. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0305 - Strategic Use Of Technology Steering Committee
  (a) The department shall continually explore the strategic use of technology as a means to improve services, reduce workload burdens, increase accountability, and enhance the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.03051 - Paperless Information Exchange Pilot Program
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2009 (a) The department shall develop and implement a pilot program to allow the paperless exchange of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.031 - Divisions Of Department
  (a) The executive commissioner may establish divisions within the department as necessary for efficient administration and for the discharge of the department's functions. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0315 - Investigation Unit For Adult Protective Services
  (a) The adult protective services division of the department shall maintain an investigation unit to investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.032 - Personnel
  (a) The executive director may employ personnel necessary to administer the department's duties. (b) The executive director or the executive director's designated representative shall develop ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0321 - Salary Supplementation By County Or Municipality
  (a) A county or municipality may supplement, from its own funds, the salary of a department employee whose duties include providing services as part of, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0322 - Qualifications For Adult Protective Services Personnel; Recruitment
  (a) In hiring department employees whose duties include providing services as part of, or relating to, the provision of adult protective services directly to an ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0323 - Coordination Regarding Recruitment For And Curriculum Of Certain Certificate Or Degree Programs
  Subject to the availability of funds, the department and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board jointly shall develop strategies to: (1) promote certificate or degree ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0324 - Caseworker Replacement Program
  (a) To the extent that funding is available, the department shall develop a program to provide for the timely replacement of caseworkers with trainees hired ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.033 - Merit System
  (a) The department may establish a merit system for its employees. (b) The merit system may be maintained in conjunction with other state agencies that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.034 - Prohibited Activities By Former Officers Or Employees
  (a) For one year after the date on which a former officer or employee of the department terminates service or employment with the department, the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.035 - Training Program For Adult Protective Services; Continuing Education
  (a) The department shall develop and implement a training program that each newly hired or assigned department employee must complete before: (1) initiating an investigation ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.036 - Enhanced Training Of Child Protective Services Caseworker
  To improve the quality and consistency of training provided to child protective services caseworkers, the department shall: (1) augment classroom-based training with a blended learning ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0505 - Powers And Duties Of Commissioner Of Health And Human Services
  The commissioner of health and human services has the powers and duties relating to the board and executive director as provided by Section 531.0055, Government ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.051 - Strategic Plan For Department
  The department shall develop a departmental strategic plan based on the goals and priorities stated in the commission's coordinated strategic plan for health and human ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0515 - Quality Assurance Program For Adult Protective Services; Quarterly Reports
  (a) The department shall develop and implement a quality assurance program for adult protective services provided by or on behalf of the department. (b) In ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.052 - Duties Relating To Delivery Of Services
  The department shall: (1) propose and implement service delivery standards for departmental programs; (2) provide training and technical assistance to regional and local service providers; ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0521 - Rules Regarding Domestic Violence
  (a) The department shall adopt and implement rules that require an investigating employee to document indications of domestic violence, including elder, spousal, and child abuse. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0522 - Community Education And Training Relating To Child Abuse Or Neglect
  (a) The department shall assure the availability of community education programs designed to improve participation of the general public in preventing, identifying, and treating cases ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0523 - Infant Mortality Prevention Education Program
  (a) The department and the Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council jointly shall develop and implement a statewide education program designed to prevent infant mortality. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0524 - Multidisciplinary Teams
  (a) To the extent possible, the department shall establish multidisciplinary teams to provide services relating to a report of child abuse or neglect. A multidisciplinary ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0525 - Separation Of Investigatory And Service Delivery Functions
  (a) To the extent feasible, the department shall separate the performance of investigations by department employees from the delivery of services to clients and their ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0526 - Building Community Partnerships To Support Children And Families
  (a) The department shall develop a statewide strategy to build alliances and networks at the local level that support the detection and treatment of child ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0527 - Public Awareness
  (a) Subject to the availability of funds, the executive commissioner by rule shall develop and the department shall implement a statewide public awareness campaign designed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0528 - Comprehensive Staffing And Workload Distribution Plan For Child Protective Services
  (a) The department shall develop and implement a staffing and workload distribution plan for the child protective services program to: (1) reduce caseloads; (2) enhance ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.053 - Duty To Perform Other Functions
  The department shall perform other functions as required by law. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 920, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.054 - Access To Criminal History
  Subject to the availability of funds appropriated by the legislature, the department is entitled to obtain any criminal history information from records maintained by: (1) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.055 - Legislative Appropriation Request
  The department shall submit any legislative appropriation request to the commission for comment and for incorporation into the commission's consolidated health and human services budget ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.056 - Use Of Funds
  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department may extend the scope of its programs to the extent necessary to ensure that federal matching ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0561 - Community Youth Development Grants
  (a) Subject to available funding, the department shall award community youth development grants to communities identified by incidence of crime. The department shall give priority ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0562 - Federal Funding For Certain Children
  (a) For purposes of Medicaid eligibility only, the department shall classify as a "child in substitute care" each child who is in the conservatorship of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0563 - Federal Reimbursement For Foster Care Costs
  The department shall work with the Health and Human Services Commission to develop methods to maximize the amount of federal reimbursement funds received under: (1) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0564 - Department Funds
  All money paid to the department under this chapter is subject to Subchapter F, Chapter 404, Government Code. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0565 - Report
  The department shall file with the governor and the presiding officer of each house of the legislature a complete and detailed written report accounting for ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.0566 - County Outreach Program
  (a) The department shall develop and implement a standard statewide outreach program under which the department: (1) informs each county of the availability of federal ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.057 - Gifts And Grants
  The department may accept a gift or grant from a public or private source to perform any of the department's powers or duties. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.058 - Contracts And Agreements
  (a) The department may enter into contracts or agreements with any person, including a federal, state, or other public or private agency, as necessary to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.059 - Fees
  The department may set and charge appropriate fees in the administration and delivery of services. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 920, § 1, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.060 - Indemnification For Legal Expenses
  If a present or former employee of the department who is or was involved in activities relating to the protection of children or elderly or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.061 - Immunity
  (a) A department employee, a member of a multidisciplinary team established under Section 40.0524, or an authorized department volunteer who performs a departmental duty or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.062 - Exemption From Certain Costs And Fees
  The department is not required to pay any cost or fee otherwise imposed for court proceedings or other services, including a: (1) filing fee or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.063 - Exceptions From Certain Provisions Of Administrative Procedure Act
  Section 2001.038 and Subchapters C through H, Chapter 2001, Government Code, do not apply to the granting, payment, denial, or withdrawal of financial or medical ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.064 - Interagency Cooperation And Exchange Of Information
  (a) The department may execute a memorandum of understanding with another state agency to