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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 facilitate the implementation of a program or the delivery of a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.065 - Communications Officer; Plan
  (a) The department shall designate one or more department employees to be primarily responsible for communicating with the public regarding the department's powers and duties. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.066 - Cooperation With State Office Of Administrative Hearings
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (e), the department and the chief administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings shall adopt a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.067 - Delivery Of Services In Areas Bordering United Mexican States
  The department shall: (1) study issues related to providing child and adult protective services in areas bordering the United Mexican States; (2) develop a plan ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.068 - Local Accounts
  (a) The department may establish and maintain local bank or savings accounts for a client of the department as necessary to administer funds belonging to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.069 - Required Affidavit For Applicants For Employment
  (a) An applicant for temporary or permanent employment with the department whose employment or potential employment with the department involves direct interactions with or the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.070 - Support Services For Certain Families
  (a) If the department places a child who is in the conservatorship of the state in the home of a grandparent of the child, the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.071 - Drug-Endangered Child Initiative
  The department shall establish a drug-endangered child initiative aimed at protecting children who are exposed to methamphetamine or to chemicals and other hazardous materials used ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.072 - Duty To Report; Department Records
  (a) To the extent that reporting does not interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation, the Department of Public Safety and each local law enforcement agency ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.073 - Parental Advisory Committee
  (a) The Parental Advisory Committee shall advise the department on policies affecting parents and their involvement with the department, including: (1) investigations of allegations of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.101 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Children's trust fund" means a child abuse and neglect primary prevention program. (2) "Primary prevention" means services and activities available to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.102 - Child Abuse And Neglect Primary Prevention Programs
  (a) The department shall operate the children's trust fund to: (1) set policy, offer resources for community primary prevention programs, and provide information and education ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.104 - Administrative And Other Costs
  (a) Administrative costs under this subchapter during any fiscal year may not exceed an amount equal to 50 percent of the interest credited to the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.105 - Child Abuse And Neglect Prevention Trust Fund Account
  (a) The child abuse and neglect prevention trust fund account is an account in the general revenue fund. (b) The department may transfer money contained ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.106 - Department Operating Fund Account
  (a) The Department of Protective and Regulatory Services child abuse and neglect prevention operating fund account is an account in the general revenue fund. (b) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 40.107 - Contributions
  (a) The department may solicit contributions from any appropriate source. (b) Any other contributions for child abuse and neglect primary prevention or other prevention and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.001 - Purpose
  The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the children of the state who reside in child-care facilities by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Child" means a person under 18 years of age. (2) "Division" means the division designated by the department to carry out ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.021 - Division Designated
  (a) The department may designate a division within the department to carry out responsibilities the department may delegate or assign under this chapter. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.022 - State Advisory Committee
  (a) The State Advisory Committee on Child-Care Administrators and Facilities is appointed by the board on the recommendation of the director. (b) Members of the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.023 - Annual Report
  (a) The department shall prepare an annual written report regarding the department's activities under this chapter. (b) The annual report shall include: (1) a report ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.024 - Administrative Procedure
  Chapter 2001, Government Code applies to all procedures under this chapter except where it is contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.041 - Required License Or Accreditation
  (a) No person may operate a child-care facility or child-placing agency without a license issued by the department. (b) This section does not apply to: ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.042 - Rules And Standards
  (a) The department shall make rules to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (b) The department shall conduct a comprehensive review of all rules ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0421 - Minimum Training Standards
  (a) The minimum training standards prescribed by the department under Section 42.042(p) for an employee of a day-care center or group day-care home must include: ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0422 - Restraint And Seclusion
  A person providing services to a resident of a child-care institution, including a state-operated facility that is a residential treatment center or a child-care institution ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0425 - Assessment Services
  (a) The department by rule shall regulate assessment services provided by child-care facilities or child-placing agencies. A child-care facility or child-placing agency may not provide ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0426 - Training Of Personnel
  (a) A licensed facility shall provide training for staff members in: (1) the recognition of symptoms of child abuse, neglect, and sexual molestation and the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0427 - Parental Visitation
  All areas of a licensed facility must be accessible to a parent of a child who is receiving care at the facility if the parent ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.043 - Rules For Immunizations
  (a) The department shall make rules for the immunization of children in facilities regulated under this chapter. (b) The department shall require that each child ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0431 - Enforcement Of Screening Requirements Relating To Vision, Hearing, And Other Special Senses And Communication Disorders
  (a) The department, after consultation with the Texas Department of Health, shall adopt rules necessary to ensure that children receiving care at a day-care center ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.044 - Inspections
  (a) An authorized representative of the department may visit a facility regulated under this chapter or a registered family home during operating hours to investigate, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0441 - Inspection Results For Certain Nonresidential Child-Care Facilities
  Immediately after completing a monitoring inspection of a licensed day-care center, licensed group day-care home, or registered family home under Section 42.044, the authorized representative ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.04411 - Inspection Results And Exit Conference For Residential Child-Care Facilities
  (a) On completion of an inspection of a residential child-care facility under Section 42.044, the inspector shall hold an exit conference with a representative of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0442 - Coordination Of Inspections; Elimination Of Duplicative Inspections
  (a) The department shall coordinate monitoring inspections of licensed day-care centers, licensed group day-care homes, and registered family homes performed by another state agency to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0443 - Inspection Information Database
  Text of section as added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 253, § 1 (a) If feasible using available information systems, the department shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0443 - Coordination Of Fire Safety And Sanitation Inspections
  Text of section as added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 709, § 1. (a) The department may not inspect a licensed day-care center, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0445 - Required Background Search Of Central Registry Of Reported Cases Of Child Abuse Or Neglect
  (a) Before the department issues or renews a license, registration, or certification under this subchapter, the department shall search the central registry of reported cases ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0446 - Removal Of Certain Investigation Information From Internet Website
  The executive commissioner shall adopt rules providing a procedure by which the department removes from the department's Internet website information with respect to a child-care ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0447 - False Report; Criminal Penalty
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally files a complaint alleging that a child-care facility or registered family home failed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.045 - Records
  (a) A person who operates a licensed or certified facility shall maintain individual child development records, individual health records, statistical records, and complete financial records. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.046 - Application For License, Listing, Or Registration
  (a) An applicant for a license to operate a child-care facility or child-placing agency or for a listing or registration to operate a family home ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0461 - Public Notice And Hearing In Certain Counties: Residential Child Care
  (a) Before the department may issue a license, other than a renewal license, or certificate to operate under Subchapter E for the operation or the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.047 - Consultations
  (a) The department shall offer consultation to potential applicants, applicants, and license, listing, registration, and certification holders about meeting and maintaining standards for licensing, listing, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.048 - Licensing
  (a) The department shall issue a license after determining that an applicant has satisfied all requirements. (b) When issuing a license, the department may impose ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.049 - Liability Insurance Required
  (a) A license holder shall maintain liability insurance coverage in the amount of $300,000 for each occurrence of negligence. An insurance policy or contract required ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.050 - License Renewal
  (a) A license holder may apply for a new license in compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the rules promulgated by the department ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0505 - Renewal Of License
  (a) A person who is otherwise eligible to renew a license may renew an unexpired license by paying the required annual fee to the department ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.051 - Initial License
  (a) The department shall issue an initial license when a facility's plans meet the department's licensing requirements and one of the following situations exists: (1) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.052 - Certification, Listing, And Registration
  (a) A state-operated child-care facility or child-placing agency must receive certification of approval from the department. The certification of approval remains valid until revoked or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0521 - Deposit Of Fees
  The fees authorized by this chapter and received by the department shall be deposited in the general revenue fund. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0522 - Public Advertising Of Family Homes
  (a) A family home may not place a public advertisement that uses the title "registered family home" or any variation of that phrase unless the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.053 - Agency Foster Homes And Agency Foster Group Homes
  (a) An agency foster home or agency foster group home is considered part of the child-placing agency that operates the agency foster home or agency ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0535 - Required Information For Verification
  (a) A child-placing agency that seeks to verify an agency home or an agency group home shall request background information about the agency home or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.054 - Fees
  (a) The department shall charge an applicant a nonrefundable application fee of $35 for an initial license to operate a child-care facility or a child-placing ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.055 - Sign Posting
  (a) Each child-care facility shall post in a location that is conspicuous to all employees and customers a sign that includes: (1) a description of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0551 - Posting Of Employee List
  (a) Each day-care center, group day-care home, and family home shall post a list of all current employees at the center or home in accordance ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.056 - Required Background And Criminal History Checks
  (a) In accordance with rules adopted by the department, the director, owner, or operator of a child-care facility or family home shall, when applying to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.057 - Drug Testing
  (a) Each residential child-care facility shall establish a drug testing policy for employees. A residential child-care facility may adopt the model employee drug testing policy ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.058 - Competitive Bidding Or Advertising Rules
  (a) The board may not adopt rules restricting competitive bidding or advertising by a license holder or registration holder except to prohibit false, misleading, or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.059 - Required Affidavit For Applicants For Employment With Facility Or Registered Family Home
  (a) An applicant for temporary or permanent employment with a licensed facility or registered family home whose employment or potential employment with the facility or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.060 - Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  (a) In this section, "carbon monoxide detector" means a device that detects and sounds an alarm to indicate the presence of a harmful level of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.062 - Certain Employment Prohibited
  A residential child-care facility may not employ in any capacity a person who is not eligible to receive a license or certification for the operation ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.063 - Reporting Of Incidents And Violations
  (a) In this section, "serious incident" means a suspected or actual incident that threatens or impairs the basic health, safety, or well-being of a child. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0705 - Range Of Penalties
  The department shall revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a license or registration, place on probation a person whose license or registration has been suspended, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.071 - Suspension, Evaluation, Or Probation Of License Or Registration
  (a) The department may suspend the license of a facility or the registration of a family home that has temporarily ceased operation but has definite ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0715 - Costs Charged To Facility Or Family Home
  The department may charge a facility or family home for reimbursement of the reasonable cost of services provided by the department in formulating, monitoring, and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.072 - License, Listing, Or Registration Denial, Suspension, Or Revocation
  (a) The department may suspend, deny, revoke, or refuse to renew the license, listing, registration, or certification of approval of a facility or family home ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.073 - Emergency Suspension And Closure Of A Facility Or Family Home
  (a) The department shall suspend a facility's license or a family home's listing or registration and order the immediate closing of the facility or family ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.074 - Injunctive Relief
  (a) When it appears that a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate the licensing, certification, listing, or registration requirements of this ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.075 - Civil Penalty
  (a) A person is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $50 nor more than $100 for each day of violation and for ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.076 - Criminal Penalties
  (a) A person who operates a child-care facility or child-placing agency without a license commits a Class B misdemeanor. (b) A person who operates a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.077 - Notice Of Action Against Facility Or Family Home
  (a) If the department revokes or suspends a facility's license or a family home's listing or registration, the department shall publish notice of this action ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.078 - Administrative Penalty
  (a) The department may impose an administrative penalty against a facility or family home licensed or registered under this chapter that violates this chapter or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Child-care institution" has the meaning assigned by Section 42.002. (2) "Child-care administrator" means a person who supervises and exercises direct administrative ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.003 - License Required
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, a person may not serve as a child-care administrator of a child-care institution without a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.004 - Qualifications For License
  (a) To be eligible for a child-care administrator's license a person must: (1) provide information for the department's use in conducting a criminal history and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.0041 - Examination Results
  (a) Not later than the 30th day after the date on which a licensing examination is administered under this chapter, the department shall notify each ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.0042 - Recognition Of License Issued By Another State
  (a) The department may waive any prerequisite to obtaining a license for an applicant: (1) after reviewing the applicant's credentials and determining that the applicant ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.005 - Rules
  The board may make rules to administer the provisions of this chapter. Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2368, ch. 842, art. 1, § 1, eff. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.0055 - Competitive Bidding Or Advertising Rules
  (a) The department may not adopt rules restricting competitive bidding or advertising by a license holder except to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices. (b) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.006 - Fees
  The board may set and charge fees for administering an examination and issuing an initial license, renewal license, or provisional license in amounts necessary to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.007 - License Application
  (a) A person who has the education and experience required by Section 43.004 of this code may apply to the department for a license. (b) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.008 - Licensing
  (a) The department shall issue a license to a person who has satisfied all the licensing requirements. (b) The license is valid for a period ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.0081 - Provisional License
  (a) The department may issue a provisional child-care administrator's license to an applicant licensed in another state who applies for a license in this state. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.009 - License Renewal
  (a) To be eligible for license renewal, a license holder shall present evidence to the department of participation in a program of continuing education for ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.010 - License Denial, Revocation, Suspension, Or Refusal To Renew; Reprimand Or Probation
  (a) The department may deny, revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a license, or place on probation or reprimand a license holder for: (1) violating ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.0105 - Revocation Of Probation
  The department may revoke the probation of a license holder if the license holder violates a term of the conditions of probation. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.0106 - Administrative Hearing
  (a) If the department denies a license or proposes to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a person's license, the person is entitled to a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.011 - Appeals
  (a) A person whose license application is denied or whose license is revoked is entitled to written notice of the reasons and may request that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 43.012 - Penalty
  A person who serves as a child-care or child-placing agency administrator without the license required by this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1979, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 44.001 - Designated Agency
  The Texas Workforce Commission is the state agency designated to administer a day-care program established by federal law and financed partially or totally by federal ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 44.002 - Administrative Rules
  (a) The Texas Workforce Commission shall promulgate rules to carry out the administrative provisions of the program consistent with federal law and regulations. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 44.003 - Administration Of Federal-Local Program
  (a) If the program is to be funded through political subdivisions of the state or local agencies approved by the commission matching federal grants, the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 44.031 - Establishment
  (a) The commission may establish day-care centers for all children who qualify for services under Section 44.032. Where in the opinion of the executive director ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 44.032 - Eligibility
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), to be eligible for admission to a day-care center authorized under this subchapter, a child must be at ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 44.033 - Fees
  (a) A fee for services rendered by the day-care center may not be charged for a child who is eligible for state assistance under the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 44.034 - Standards; Recommendations
  (a) If the Texas Workforce Commission establishes day-care centers under this subchapter, the department shall prescribe standards of operation and performance for the centers that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 44.035 - Contracts
  (a) The executive director of the Texas Workforce Commission may contract for services authorized under this subchapter with an individual, organization, association, or corporation meeting ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 44.036 - Annual Evaluation Of Day-Care Centers
  If the commission establishes day-care centers or provides services under this subchapter, the commission, with the assistance of the department, shall evaluate the performance of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 45.001 - Definitions
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 In this chapter: (1) "Case management services" means the provision of case management services to a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 45.002 - Privatizing Substitute Care And Case Management Services; Department Duties
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 (a) Not later than September 1, 2011, the department shall complete the statewide privatization of the provision ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 45.003 - Hiring Preference
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 A substitute care or case management services provider that contracts with the department to provide substitute ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 45.004 - Independent Administrators; Department Duties
  (a) The department shall research and develop a comprehensive strategy for contracting for management support services from independent administrators on a regional basis. If the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 45.051 - Reorganizing Staff Responsibilities
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 Not later than March 1, 2006, the department shall develop a plan for reorganizing the department's ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 45.052 - Financing
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 The department shall create financing and payment arrangements that provide incentives for an independent administrator and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 45.053 - Adoption Of Transition Plan
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 (a) Not later than September 30, 2005, the commission and the department shall submit to the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 45.054 - Regional Implementation
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 (a) The department shall implement the privatization of substitute care and case management services on a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 45.101 - Goals For Privatization
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 The transition plan adopted under Section 45.053 must provide for a new structural model for the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 45.102 - Transition Plan Requirements
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 The transition plan developed by the department and the commission must: (1) identify barriers to privatization, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 45.151 - Prohibition On Certain Contracts
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 (a) The department may not accept a bid under this chapter from a person or award ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 45.152 - Subcontractor Payment
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 The existence of a dispute between the department and a contractor regarding a contract under this ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 45.153 - Expiration
  Text of section effective until September 1, 2012 This chapter expires September 1, 2012. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 268, § 1.123, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.001 - Purpose
  The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the authority to investigate the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly or disabled person and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.002 - Definitions
  (a) Except as otherwise provided under Section 48.251, in this chapter: (1) "Elderly person" means a person 65 years of age or older. (2) "Abuse" ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.003 - Investigations In Nursing Homes And Similar Facilities
  (a) This chapter does not apply if the alleged or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation occurs in a facility licensed under Chapter 242, Health and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.004 - Risk Assessment
  The executive commissioner by rule shall develop and maintain risk assessment criteria for use by department personnel in determining whether an elderly or disabled person ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.005 - Maintenance Of Records
  Notwithstanding Chapter 441, Government Code, or any other law, and subject to the availability of funds, the department shall maintain in an electronic format a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.006 - Community Satisfaction Survey
  (a) Subject to the availability of funds, the department shall develop a community satisfaction survey that solicits information regarding the department's performance with respect to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.051 - Report
  (a) Except as prescribed by Subsection (b), a person having cause to believe that an elderly or disabled person is in the state of abuse, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.052 - Failure To Report; Penalty
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person has cause to believe that an elderly or disabled person has been abused, neglected, or exploited ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.053 - False Report; Penalty
  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally reports information as provided in this chapter that the person knows is false or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.054 - Immunity
  (a) A person filing a report under this chapter or testifying or otherwise participating in any judicial proceeding arising from a petition, report, or investigation ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.101 - Confidentiality And Disclosure Of Information; Agency Exchange Of Information
  (a) The following information is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code: (1) a report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation made ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.102 - Reports Of Investigations In Schools
  (a) The department shall send a written report of the department's investigation of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a disabled adult at a school, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.103 - Notification Of Licensing Or Contracting Agency
  (a) On determining after an investigation that an elderly or disabled person has been abused, exploited, or neglected by an employee of a home and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.151 - Action On Report
  (a) Not later than 24 hours after the department receives a report of an allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation under Section 48.051, the department ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.152 - Investigation
  An investigation by the department or a state agency shall include an interview with the elderly or disabled person, if appropriate, and with persons thought ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.1521 - Investigation Of Complex Cases
  (a) The department shall develop and implement a system to ensure that, to the greatest extent possible, investigations conducted by the department that involve especially ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.1522 - Reports Of Criminal Conduct To Law Enforcement Agency
  If during the course of the department's or another state agency's investigation of reported abuse, neglect, or exploitation a caseworker of the department or other ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.1523 - Management Review Following Certain Investigations
  If the department receives and investigates a report made under Section 48.051, the subject of which is a person with respect to whom the department ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.153 - Access To Investigation
  (a) To implement an investigation of reported abuse, neglect, or exploitation, the probate court, or the county court when no probate court exists, may authorize ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.154 - Access To Records Or Documents
  (a) The department or state agency, as appropriate, shall have access to any records or documents, including client-identifying information and medical and psychological records, necessary ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.155 - Interference With Investigation Or Services Prohibited
  (a) A person, including a guardian and notwithstanding Section 675, Texas Probate Code, may not interfere with: (1) an investigation by the department or by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.156 - Agency Reports
  A protective services agency shall make reports relating to its provision of protective services as the department or a court may require. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.159 - Internal Review Of Department Investigation
  The department shall establish procedures for conducting an internal review of completed investigations conducted by the department under this chapter to: (1) determine whether information ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.201 - Application Of Subchapter
  Except as otherwise provided, this subchapter does not apply to a Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation investigation under Subchapter F or H. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.202 - Service Determination By Department Or Agency
  (a) In an investigation the department or state agency, as appropriate, shall determine: (1) whether the person needs protective services from the department; (2) what ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.203 - Voluntary Protective Services
  (a) An elderly or disabled person may receive voluntary protective services if the person requests or consents to receive those services. (b) The elderly or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.204 - Agency Powers
  A protective services agency may furnish protective services to an elderly or disabled person with the person's consent or, if the person lacks the capacity ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.205 - Provision Of Services
  (a) Subject to the availability of funds, the department shall provide direct protective services or contract with protective services agencies for the provision of those ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.206 - Cost Of Services
  If the elderly or disabled person receiving the protective services is determined to be financially able to contribute to the payments for those services, the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.207 - Objection To Medical Treatment
  This chapter does not authorize or require any medical treatment of a person who objects on the grounds that he is an adherent or member ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.208 - Emergency Order For Protective Services
  (a) For purposes of this section, a person lacks the capacity to consent to receive protective services if, because of mental or physical impairment, the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.209 - Referral For Guardianship Services
  (a) The department shall refer an individual to the Department of Aging and Disability Services for guardianship services under Subchapter E, Chapter 161, if the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.210 - Representation
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the prosecuting attorney representing the state in criminal cases in the county court shall represent the department in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.211 - Report To Guardianship Court
  If the elderly or disabled person has a guardian, a written notification of the findings of the investigation shall be sent to the court to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.251 - Definitions
  The department by rule shall adopt definitions of "abuse," "neglect," and "exploitation" to govern an investigation under this subchapter and Subchapter H. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.252 - Investigation Of Reports In Mhmr Facilities And In Community Centers
  (a) The department shall receive and investigate reports of the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an individual with a disability receiving services: (1) in a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.253 - Action On Report
  On receipt by the department of a report of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation under this subchapter, the department shall initiate a prompt and thorough ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.254 - Forwarding Of Completed Investigation Report
  The department shall forward to a state mental health or mental retardation facility, a community center, a mental health authority, a mental retardation authority, or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.255 - Rules For Investigations Under This Subchapter
  (a) The department and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation shall develop joint rules to facilitate investigations in state mental health and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.256 - Single Tracking System For Reports And Investigations
  The department and the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation shall jointly develop and implement a single system to track reports and investigations ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.301 - Investigation Of Reports In Other State Facilities
  (a) If the department receives a report under this section relating to an elderly or disabled person in a facility operated, licensed, certified, or registered ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.302 - Approval Of Rules
  The Health and Human Services Commission shall review and approve the rules to ensure that all agencies implement appropriate standards for the conduct of investigations ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.303 - Memorandum Of Understanding
  (a) The department shall adopt a memorandum of understanding with each state agency that operates, licenses, certifies, or registers a facility in which elderly or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.304 - Statistics
  (a) Each state agency, other than the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, that operates, licenses, certifies, or registers a facility in which ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.351 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Community center" has the meaning assigned by Section 531.002, Health and Safety Code. (2) "Department facility" means: (A) a facility listed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.352 - Investigation Of Reports Relating To Home And Community-Based Services
  (a) The department shall receive and investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an individual receiving home and community-based services from a provider if ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.353 - Action On Report
  (a) On receipt by the department of a report of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation under this subchapter, the department shall initiate a prompt and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.354 - Forwarding Of Completed Investigation Report
  (a) The department shall forward to the chief executive of a provider and to the designated administrator at the Texas Department of Mental Health and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.355 - Provision Of Services To Recipient Of Home And Community-Based Services
  (a) The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation is responsible for providing services to an individual receiving home and community-based services as necessary ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.356 - Provision Of Services To Individual Not Receiving Home And Community-Based Services
  The department shall provide services in accordance with Subchapter E to an elderly or disabled individual who does not receive home and community-based services but ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.357 - Responsibilities Of Tdmhmr
  (a) At least once each calendar quarter, the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation shall provide to the department: (1) the name and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.401 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Agency" means: (A) an entity licensed under Chapter 142, Health and Safety Code; or (B) a person exempt from licensing under ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.402 - Rules Relating To Reportable Conduct
  The department may adopt rules to further define reportable conduct. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1267, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.403 - Finding
  After an investigation and following the procedures of this subchapter, if the department confirms or validates the occurrence of reportable conduct by an employee, the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.404 - Notice Of Finding
  (a) The department shall give written notice of the department's findings under Section 48.403 to the employee. The notice must include: (1) a brief summary ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.405 - Hearing; Order
  (a) If the employee requests a hearing, the department shall: (1) set a hearing; (2) give written notice of the hearing to the employee; and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.406 - Notice; Judicial Review
  (a) The department shall give notice of the order under Section 48.405 to the employee alleged to have committed the reportable conduct. The notice must ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.407 - Informal Proceedings
  The department by rule shall adopt procedures governing informal proceedings held in compliance with Section 2001.056, Government Code. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 48.408 - Information For The Employee Misconduct Registry
  (a) When the department forwards a finding of reportable conduct to the Texas Department of Human Services for recording in the employee misconduct registry, the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 51.001 - Purpose
  The purpose of this chapter is to promote development of and access to locally based and supported nonprofit services for victims of family violence throughout ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 51.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Family" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.003, Family Code. (2) "Family violence" means an act by a member of a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 51.0021 - Family Violence Services Plan
  (a) The department shall develop and maintain a plan for delivering family violence services in this state. (b) In developing the plan under this section, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 51.003 - Contracts
  (a) The department shall contract for services with family violence centers with consideration given to the plan for family violence services under Section 51.0021. These ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 51.004 - Contract Bids
  (a) To be eligible for a contract under Section 51.003(a), a family violence shelter center must: (1) provide temporary lodging and direct delivery of services ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 51.005 - Contract Specifications
  (a) The department shall contract only with public or private nonprofit organizations that fulfill the requirements of this chapter. (b) The contracts shall require the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 51.0051 - Maximizing Federal Funding For Programs To Benefit Victims Of Family Violence
  To maximize the state's receipt of federal matching funds for emergency assistance under Part A, Title IV, Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 601 et ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 51.006 - Report
  Not later than November 1 of each even-numbered year, the department shall publish a report that summarizes reports from family violence centers under contract with ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 51.007 - Confidentiality
  The department may not disclose any information that would identify: (1) a particular family violence center location; (2) a board member of a family violence ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 51.008 - Consultations
  In implementing this chapter, the department shall consult with individuals and groups having knowledge of and experience in the problems of family violence. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 51.009 - Grants And Funds
  The department may seek other funds that may be available for the contracts authorized by this chapter. Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 3313, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 51.010 - Rules
  The department may adopt rules necessary to implement this chapter. Added by Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 3313, ch. 867, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 51.011 - Funding
  (a) In order to finance the program created by this chapter, the department is authorized to solicit and receive grants of money from either private ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 51.012 - Coordination Of Services
  The department and the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services shall coordinate the provision of violence prevention services for children. Added by Acts 2001, 77th ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 52.001 - School Age Pregnancy Prevention
  (a) The department is designated as the state agency to collect statistical information on school age pregnancy and disburse such statistics to the proper state ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 54.001 - Protective Orders
  The Department of Protective and Regulatory Services shall adopt rules to provide procedures for the filing of protective orders for the protection of a member ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 54.002 - Notice To Nonabusive Parent Or Household Member
  The Department of Protective and Regulatory Services shall provide prior notice to a nonabusive parent or adult member of a household of the department's intent ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Texas Youth Commission. (2) "Board" means the governing board of the commission. (3) "Chairman" means the chairman of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.002 - Purpose
  The purpose of this chapter is to provide for administration of the state's correctional facilities for children, to provide a program of constructive training aimed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.011 - Texas Youth Commission
  The Texas Youth Commission is an agency of the state. Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2383, ch. 842, art. 1, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.012 - Members Of The Governing Board
  (a) The governing board of the Texas Youth Commission consists of seven members appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. Appointments to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0121 - Qualifications For Board Members And Employees
  (a) A person is not eligible for appointment to the board if the person or the person's spouse: (1) is employed by or participates in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0122 - Board Member Training
  (a) To be eligible to take office as a member of the board, a person appointed to the board must complete at least one course ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.013 - Presiding Officer; Meetings
  (a) The governor shall designate a member of the board as the chairman of the board to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.014 - Quorum
  Four members constitute a quorum for the exercise of functions of the commission not delegated to the executive director or other employees. Acts 1979, 66th ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.015 - Per Diem; Expenses
  Board members are entitled to receive a per diem in the amount provided in the General Appropriations Act for not more than 90 days in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0151 - Removal From Office
  (a) It is a ground for removal from the board if a member: (1) does not have at the time of appointment the qualifications required ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.016 - Office
  The commission shall have its office wherever it chooses, in a building designated and approved by the State Purchasing and General Services Commission. Acts 1979, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.017 - Executive Director
  (a) The commission shall employ an executive director, selected by the board, to serve at the will of the board. (b) The executive director shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.019 - Delegation Of Powers And Duties
  Any power, duty, or function of the commission or of the board may be exercised and performed by the executive director or any member or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0191 - Audit
  The financial transactions of the commission are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code. Added by Acts 1987, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.020 - Sunset Provision
  The Texas Youth Commission is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the commission ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.022 - Accessibility To Programs And Facilities
  The commission shall comply with federal and state laws related to program and facility accessibility. The executive director shall also prepare and maintain a written ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.031 - Continuing Study
  The commission shall carry on a continuing study of the problem of juvenile delinquency in this state and shall seek to focus public attention on ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0315 - Review Of Treatment Programs
  (a) The commission shall annually review the effectiveness of the commission's programs for the rehabilitation and reestablishment in society of children committed to the commission, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.032 - Administration Of Institutions
  The commission shall administer the training, diagnostic treatment, and supervisory facilities and services of the state for children committed to the commission and shall manage ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.033 - Annual Financial Report
  The commission shall prepare annually a complete and detailed written report accounting for all funds received and disbursed by the commission during the preceding fiscal ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.034 - Policies And Rules
  (a) The commission is responsible for the adoption of all policies and shall make rules appropriate to the proper accomplishment of its functions. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.035 - Employees
  (a) Within the limits specified by legislative appropriation, the commission may employ and compensate personnel necessary to carry out its duties. (b) The commission may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0351 - Professional Information For Members And Employees
  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to members of the board and to commission employees, as often as is necessary, information ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0352 - Division Of Responsibility
  The board shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the board and the management responsibilities of the executive director and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0353 - Intra-Agency Career Ladder Program
  The program shall require intra-agency posting of all positions concurrently with any public postings. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1099, § 17, eff. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0354 - Job Performance Evaluations
  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall develop a system of annual performance evaluations that are based on documented employee performance. All merit ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0355 - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
  (a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement to assure implementation of a program of equal ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.036 - Cooperation With Other Agencies
  (a) The commission shall cooperate with all existing agencies and encourage the establishment of new programs, both local and statewide, the object of which is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.037 - Use Of Existing Institutions And Agencies
  (a) In carrying out its duties, the commission may make use of law-enforcement, detention, supervisory, medical, educational, correctional, and other facilities, institutions, and agencies in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.038 - Halfway House Program
  (a) The commission may not develop a halfway house to be operated by the commission if an appropriate private halfway house program is contractually available ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0385 - Crisis Intervention And Assessment Centers
  The commission may establish a children's crisis intervention and assessment center at a facility owned or operated by the commission. The commission may contract with ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.039 - Commission Programs
  (a) The commission shall develop and use standards based on performance to evaluate and compare programs operated by the commission. (b) When practicable and feasible, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0395 - Services For Children Not Committed To The Commission
  The commission may provide services to a child not committed to the commission if the commission contracts with a local juvenile probation department, the Texas ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.040 - Additional Facilities; Parole Supervision
  When funds are available, the commission may: (1) establish and operate places for detention and diagnosis of children committed to it; (2) establish and operate ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0401 - Computation Of Daily Costs Of Facility
  In computing the daily costs of a residential facility operated by the commission, the commission shall use a standard method that is consistent with methods ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.041 - Study Of Treatment Methods; Statistical Records
  (a) The commission shall conduct continuing inquiry into the effectiveness of the treatment methods it employs in the reformation of children. To this end, the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.042 - Referrals From Federal Court
  The commission may enter into agreements with the federal government to accept children from the federal court for an agreed compensation. Acts 1979, 66th Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0421 - Public Interest Information
  The commission shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the commission and describing the procedures by which complaints are filed with and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0422 - Complaints Regarding Services
  (a) The commission shall keep a file about each written complaint filed with the commission by a person, other than a child receiving services from ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0423 - Public Hearings
  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 61.043 - Gifts; Grants
  The commission may accept gifts, grants, or donations of money or property from private sources to effectuate the purpose of this chapter. Donated funds shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0431 - Special Accounts
  (a) Proceeds from the operation of canteens and vending machines at facilities under the jurisdiction of the commission shall be deposited to the credit of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0432 - Student Trust Fund; Contraband Money
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), money belonging to a child committed to the commission in excess of the amount the commission allows in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0433 - Debit Card Suspense Accounts
  (a) The commission may establish debit card suspense accounts necessary to operate magnetic debit card systems at facilities under the jurisdiction of the commission to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.044 - Duties Of Executive Director
  (a) The executive director shall perform the duties assigned by the commission. (b) The executive director shall prepare and submit to the commission for its ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.045 - Operations Of Programs And Facilities
  (a) The commission shall have general charge of and be responsible for the welfare, custody, and rehabilitation of the children in a school, facility, or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.046 - Religious Training
  The commission shall provide for the religious and spiritual training of children in its custody according to the children's individual choices. Acts 1979, 66th Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.047 - Violence Prevention And Conflict Resolution Education
  The commission shall provide education in violence prevention and conflict resolution that includes discussion of domestic violence and child abuse issues to all children in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.048 - Buildings And Improvements
  (a) The commission may design, construct, equip, furnish, and maintain buildings and improvements at facilities under its jurisdiction. The commission may employ architects or engineers, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.049 - Crockett State School For Girls
  The Crockett State School for Girls is under the jurisdiction and control of the commission. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, § 4, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.050 - Fire Protection Activities
  (a) The commission may perform fire protection, fire prevention, and fire suppression activities at commission facilities. (b) The commission may prescribe circumstances under which, for ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.051 - Client Service Contract Standards
  In each contract for the purchase of residential program-related client services, the commission shall include: (1) clearly defined contract goals, outputs, and measurable outcomes that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.052 - Contract Monitoring
  The commission shall establish a formal program to monitor residential program-related client services contracts made by the commission. The commission must: (1) monitor compliance with ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.053 - Medicaid Benefits
  The commission shall apply for benefits under the federal Medicaid program if application is cost effective in reducing health care costs incurred by the commission. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.054 - Sale Or License Of Treatment Programs
  (a) The commission may sell or license to an individual or a private or public entity the right to use a treatment program developed by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.064 - Conveyance Of Child To Commission
  (a) When a child is to be conveyed to a facility designated by the commission, the juvenile court shall assign an officer or other suitable ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.065 - Notification And Duty To Furnish Information
  (a) When a juvenile court commits a child to the commission, the court shall forward to the commission a certified copy of the order of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.066 - Commitment Records
  A commitment to the commission may not be received in evidence or used in any way in any proceedings in any court except in: (1) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.071 - Initial Examination
  The commission shall examine and make a study of each child committed to it as soon as possible after commitment. The study shall be made ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.072 - Reexamination
  The commission shall periodically reexamine each child under its control except those on release under supervision or in foster homes. The examination of a child ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.073 - Records Of Examinations And Treatment
  The commission shall keep written records of all examinations and conclusions based on them and of all orders concerning the disposition or treatment of each ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0731 - Information Available To Children, Parents, And Others
  (a) In the interest of achieving the purpose of the commission and protecting the public, the commission may disclose records and other information concerning a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.074 - Failure To Examine Or Reexamine
  Failure of the commission to examine or reexamine a child as required by this chapter does not entitle the child to be discharged from the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.075 - Determination Of Treatment
  When a child has been committed to the commission, the commission may: (1) permit the child liberty under supervision and on conditions it believes conducive ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0751 - Subpoenas
  (a) A hearings examiner appointed by the commission may issue a subpoena requiring the attendance of a witness or the production of any record, book, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.076 - Type Of Treatment Permitted
  (a) As a means of correcting the socially harmful tendencies of a child committed to it, the commission may: (1) require the child to participate ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0761 - Family Programs
  The commission shall develop programs that encourage family involvement in the rehabilitation of the child. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1099, § 35, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0762 - Infant Care And Parenting Program
  (a) The commission may establish infant care and parenting programs for children who are parents. (b) The commission may permit a child who is the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.077 - Children With Mental Illness Or Mental Retardation
  (a) The commission shall accept a child committed to the commission who is mentally ill or mentally retarded. (b) Unless a child is committed to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0772 - Examination Before Discharge
  (a) The commission shall establish a system that identifies children in the commission's custody who are mentally ill or mentally retarded. (b) Before a child ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.078 - Notice Of Pending Discharge
  As soon as practicable after the commission makes a decision to discharge a child or authorize the child's absence from its custody, the commission shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.079 - Referral Of Violent And Habitual Offenders For Transfer
  (a) After a child sentenced to commitment under Section 54.04(d)(3), 54.04(m), or 54.05(f), Family Code, becomes 16 years of age but before the child becomes ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.081 - Release Under Supervision
  (a) The commission may release under supervision any child in its custody and place the child in his or her home or in any situation ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0811 - Parole Management
  The commission shall develop a management system for parole services that objectively measures and provides for: (1) the systematic examination of children's needs and the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0812 - Treatment For Substance Abuse
  Subject to an express appropriation to fund the treatment programs required by this section, the commission may not release a child under supervision or parole ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0813 - Sex Offender Counseling And Treatment
  (a) Before releasing a child described by Subsection (b) under supervision, the commission: (1) may require as a condition of release that the child: (A) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.082 - Transportation, Clothing, Money
  The commission shall ensure that each child it releases under supervision has suitable clothing, transportation to his or her home or to the county in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.083 - Contracts With Counties
  (a) The commission may make a contract with a county to use the services of the county's juvenile probation department for the supervision of children ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.084 - Termination Of Control
  (a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c), if a person is committed to the commission under a determinate sentence under Section 54.04(d)(3), Section ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0841 - Determinate Sentence Parole
  (a) Not later than the 90th day before the date the commission transfers a person to the custody of the pardons and paroles division of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.091 - Cooperation Of Other Agencies
  To effectuate the purpose of this chapter and to make maximum use of existing facilities and personnel, all departments and agencies of the state and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0911 - Coordinated Strategic Plan
  The Texas Youth Commission shall biennially develop with the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission a coordinated strategic plan as required by Section 141.0471. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.092 - No Forfeiture Of Civil Rights
  Commitment of a child to the custody of the commission does not disqualify the child in any future examination, appointment, or application for public service ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.093 - Escape And Apprehension
  (a) If a child who has been committed to the commission and placed by it in any institution or facility has escaped or has been ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.0931 - Apprehension Specialists
  (a) The commission may employ and commission apprehension specialists as peace officers for the purpose of apprehending a child under Section 61.093. (b) Peace officers ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.094 - Youth Development Council Fund
  The youth development council fund exists in the treasury as a special fund for the purposes provided by law. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.095 - Request For Records
  For the purpose of offering a record as evidence in the punishment phase of a criminal proceeding, a prosecuting attorney may obtain the record of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.096 - Liability Of Volunteers
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a volunteer is not liable for damages arising from an act or omission that results in personal injury, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.097 - Application Of Law Relating To Free Exercise Of Religion
  For purposes of Chapter 110, Civil Practice and Remedies Code, an ordinance, rule, order, decision, or practice that applies to a person in the custody ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.101 - Youth Boot Camp Programs
  (a) The commission may establish a youth boot camp program and may employ necessary personnel to operate the youth boot camps. (b) The commission, in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.121 - Purpose; Implementation
  The purposes of the commission industries program are: (1) to provide adequate employment and vocational training for children; and (2) to develop and expand public ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.122 - Advisory Committee
  (a) A commission industries advisory committee is created consisting of nine members appointed by the commission. (b) Members serve staggered three-year terms, with the terms ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.123 - Pay And Distribution Of Pay
  The commission shall apportion wages earned by a child working under the industries program in amounts determined at the discretion of the commission, in the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.124 - Industries Fund
  (a) A Texas Youth Commission industries program fund is created in the state treasury. (b) Proceeds from the operation of the industries program shall be ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.125 - Contracts
  To encourage the development and expansion of the industries program, the commission may enter into necessary contracts related to the program. Added by Acts 1995, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.126 - Donations
  The industries program may be financed through contributions donated for this purpose by private businesses contracting with the commission. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.127 - Grants
  (a) The commission may accept a grant for the vocational rehabilitation of children. (b) The commission shall maintain a record of the receipt and disbursement ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.128 - Lease Of Land
  (a) The commission may lease land owned by the commission to a private business to expand and develop the industries program. (b) The term of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.129 - Certification For Franchise Credit
  The commission shall prepare and issue a certification that a corporation requires for the franchise tax credit for wages paid as provided by Subchapter M, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 61.130 - Optional Ad Valorem Tax Abatement
  (a) A business contracting with the commission may enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement under Subchapters B and C, Chapter 312, Tax Code, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 62.001 - Detention Homes And Parental Schools
  (a) Any county may establish detention homes and parental schools for juveniles. The commissioners court may appropriate necessary funds from the general fund of the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 62.002 - Multicounty Facilities
  (a) The purpose of this section is to enable counties jointly to provide better probation services and detention and diagnostic facilities for juveniles than the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Juvenile" means a person from the age of 10 to 18 years who has been found to have engaged in delinquent ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.002 - Authorization To Operate Facility
  A county or a combination of counties may, and they are hereby authorized to, elect to own, establish, operate, and staff a long-term residential facility ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.003 - Nature Of Facility
  The facility is an agency of the state, a governmental unit, and a unit of local government as defined and specified by Chapters 101 and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.004 - Board Of Trustees; Single County Facility
  The facility shall be governed by a board of trustees. The board of trustees for a facility created by a single county may be the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.005 - Board Of Trustees; Combination Of Counties Facility
  A facility created by a combination of counties shall be governed by a board of trustees. Such board of trustees shall consist of not less ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.006 - Meetings
  The board of trustees shall make rules to govern the holding of regular and special meetings. All meetings of the board of trustees shall be ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.007 - Quorum
  A majority of the membership of the board of trustees shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.008 - Administration Of Facility
  The board of trustees is responsible for the administration of the facility. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 564, § 1, eff. Aug. 28, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.009 - Policies
  The board of trustees shall develop policies consistent with the rules, regulations, and standards of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. Added by Acts 1989, 71st ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.010 - Standardization Of Qualifications For Personnel Positions
  The board of trustees shall standardize qualifications for personnel positions in the community center consistent with those established by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. Added ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.011 - Advisory Committees
  The board of trustees may appoint advisory committees to advise the board on matters relating to the administration of the facility. No such committee shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.012 - Executive Director
  The board of trustees shall appoint an executive director for the facility. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 564, § 1, eff. Aug. 28, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.013 - Powers Of Executive Director
  The executive director shall have the powers delegated by and be subject to the policy direction of the board of trustees. Added by Acts 1989, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.014 - Personnel
  The board of trustees or the director may employ and train personnel for the administration of the various programs and services of the facility. The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.015 - Contribution Of Property And Funds By Counties
  Each county participating in the creation of the facility may contribute lands, buildings, personnel, and funds for the administration of the various programs and services ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.016 - Acceptance Of Gifts, Grants, And Donations
  The board of trustees of the facility may accept gifts, grants, and donations of money, personal property, and real property for use in the administration ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.017 - Single County Facility; Acquisition Of Real Property; Rules For Admission Of Juveniles; Rate Of Charges
  (a) In the instance of a facility formed by a single county, the commissioners court of the creating county may acquire, through gift, purchase, condemnation, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.018 - Combination Of Counties Facility; Acquisition Of Real Property; Rules For Admission Of Juveniles; Rate Of Charges
  (a) In the instance of a facility being created by two or more counties, the commissioners courts of the forming counties may acquire, by gift, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.019 - Rules Regulating Administration Of Services
  The board of trustees may make rules consistent with those promulgated by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission and the policies, principles, and standards provided in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.020 - Services Provided
  The board of trustees will provide at least the following services to a juvenile who is placed into the facility: (1) Education. Upon admission into ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.021 - List Of Services
  The board of trustees of the facility shall devise a list of services that it will offer to each juvenile who is placed into the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.022 - Research; Recruitment And Training Of Personnel
  The facility may engage in research and in recruitment and training of personnel in support of its programs and services and may make contracts for ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.023 - Fees
  The board of trustees for the facility may charge reasonable fees to cover costs for services provided, except where prohibited by other service contracts or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.024 - Payment Of Fees By County
  In collecting fees for the treatment rendered juveniles, the director will bill directly that county in which the juvenile resided prior to his admission to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.025 - Juveniles Residing In Another County
  The board of trustees may provide that juveniles who reside outside the boundaries of a county that participated in the formation of the facility may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.026 - Admission Of Juvenile Upon Court Order
  A juvenile may be admitted upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction that finds that the juvenile has engaged in delinquent conduct and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.027 - Length Of Time Of Juvenile's Residence
  The court will include in its order the length of time that the juvenile will reside in the facility, which will not exceed a period ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 63.028 - Modification Of Order By Court
  The court may modify any order by which a juvenile is placed in the facility upon recommendation of the director of the facility. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 72.001 - Definition
  In this chapter, "Head Start program" means the federal program established under the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. Section 9831 et seq.) and its subsequent ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 72.002 - Educational Services
  To promote the comprehensive health, safety, and well-being of children receiving child care through Head Start programs, a program provider shall provide educational services to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 72.003 - Coordination Of Services
  (a) In a manner consistent with federal law and regulations, each Head Start and Early Head Start program provider shall coordinate with the Texas Workforce ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Board" means the board of the Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention. (2) "Council" means the Interagency Council on Early Childhood ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.002 - Board
  (a) The council is governed by a board composed of: (1) eight lay members who are the family members of children with developmental delay, appointed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.0021 - Eligibility Requirement For Board Membership
  (a) Appointments to the board shall be made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin. (b) A person is not ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.0022 - Removal Of Board Members
  (a) It is a ground for removal from the board if a member: (1) is not eligible for appointment to the board under Section 73.002; ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.0023 - Board Member Training
  (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the board may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.0024 - Restrictions On Board Members And Employees
  (a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.0025 - Complaint Process
  (a) The board shall develop a method for responding to complaints regarding services provided by the council. (b) The council shall maintain a file on ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.003 - Strategic Plan
  The council shall develop and implement a strategic plan for a statewide system of early childhood intervention services, as required by Subchapter VIII, Individuals with ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.004 - Advisory Committee
  (a) The governor shall appoint an advisory committee to assist the council in the performance of its duties. The council shall establish the size and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.0041 - Advisory Committee Duties
  The advisory committee established under Section 73.004 shall perform the duties and responsibilities required of an advisory committee under Subchapter VIII, Individuals with Disabilities Education ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.0045 - 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 the executive director of the board as provided ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.005 - Board Powers And Duties
  (a) The board with the advice of the advisory committee shall address contemporary issues affecting intervention services in the state including: (1) successful intervention strategies; ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.0051 - Powers And Duties Of Council
  (a) The council is the lead agency designated by the governor under Subchapter VIII, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. Section 1471 et ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.0052 - Personnel Matters
  (a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to members of the board and to the employees of the council, as often ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.006 - Reimbursement For Expenses
  (a) An agency member on or agency representatives to the board and the advisory committee, if any, are entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.007 - Public Awareness And Training
  The council shall develop and implement: (1) a general public awareness strategy focusing on the importance of prenatal care and early identification of infants and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.008 - Early Identification Strategy
  (a) The council shall develop and implement a statewide strategy for: (1) the early identification of children under three years of age with developmental delay; ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.009 - Referral For Services
  (a) The council shall establish policies concerning services described by this section. A child under three years of age and the child's family may be ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.010 - Eligibility For Services
  A child is eligible for services under this chapter if the child: (1) is under three years of age; and (2) is documented as having ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.011 - Provider Selection
  (a) The council shall select providers of services authorized under this chapter on a best value basis in a manner that: (1) maximizes federal, private, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.022 - Finances
  (a) The council shall: (1) ensure compliance with requirements necessary to obtain federal funds in the maximum amount and the most advantageous proportions possible; (2) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.023 - Application Of Sunset Act
  The Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 73.024 - Open Meetings; Open Records; Administrative Procedure
  The board, council, and advisory committee are subject to the requirements of the open meetings law, Chapter 551, Government Code, the open records law, Chapter ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 74.006 - Children's Trust Fund
  [Without reference to the amendment of subsec. (c) of this section by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 157, § 3, Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 80.001 - Fingerprinting For Identification
  (a) A state law enforcement agency or the law enforcement agency of any political subdivision of the state shall comply with the request of a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 80.003 - Children Born To Imprisoned Women
  (a) The department shall provide medical care for a child born to a woman who, at the time of giving birth, is imprisoned in the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. (2) "Deaf" means a hearing impairment of such severity ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.002 - Texas Commission For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
  (a) The Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is composed of nine members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.0021 - Removal Of Commission Members
  (a) It is a ground for removal from the commission if a member: (1) does not have at the time of appointment the qualifications required ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.0022 - Training
  (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the commission may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.003 - Terms
  Members hold office for staggered terms of six years, with the terms of three members expiring on January 31 of each odd-numbered year. Acts 1979, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.004 - Sunset Provision
  The Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless the commission is continued ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.005 - Chairman; Meetings; Expenses
  (a) The governor shall designate a chairman of the commission from among the members. A member holds the position of chairman at the pleasure of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.0051 - Audit
  The financial transactions of the commission are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code. Added by Acts 1985, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.0055 - 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 commission and the executive director of the commission as provided ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.006 - Duties And Powers
  (a) The commission shall: (1) develop and implement a statewide program of advocacy and education to ensure continuity of services to persons who are deaf, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.007 - Board For Evaluation Of Interpreters
  (a) The commission may establish a program in accordance with this section for the certification of interpreters who have reached varying levels of proficiency in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.0071 - Examination Results
  (a) Not later than the 60th day after the date on which a certification examination is administered under this chapter, the commission shall notify each ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.0072 - Revocation Or Suspension Of Certificate
  (a) The commission, based on the recommendation of the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters, may revoke or suspend a certificate or place a certificate holder ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.0073 - Certificate Renewal
  (a) A person who is otherwise eligible to renew a certificate may renew an unexpired certificate by paying the required renewal fee to the commission ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.0074 - Provisional Certificate
  (a) The commission may issue a provisional certificate to an applicant currently certified in another jurisdiction who seeks a certificate in this state and who: ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.008 - Executive Director
  (a) The commissioner of health and human services shall employ an executive director in accordance with Section 531.0056, Government Code. (b) In selecting an executive ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.009 - Employees
  (a) The commission may hire employees it considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (b) The executive director or his designee shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.013 - Private Outdoor Training Programs For Children Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing
  (a) The commission may contract with private entities to provide for the participation of children who are deaf or hard of hearing at outdoor recreational ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.014 - Informing The Public; Complaints
  (a) The commission shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the commission and describing the commission's procedures by which complaints are filed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.015 - Advertisement
  (a) The commission may not adopt rules restricting competitive bidding or advertising by a person regulated by the commission except to prohibit false, misleading, or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.016 - Contracts For Services
  (a) Before the commission contracts with or provides grant funding to an agency, organization, or individual to provide direct services to persons who are deaf ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.017 - Memorandum Of Understanding
  (a) The commission and each of the following agencies shall adopt a memorandum of understanding to coordinate the delivery of services to persons who are ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.019 - Symbols Or Other Forms Of Identification For Hearing Impaired Persons
  (a) The commission shall design and provide for the issuance of a symbol or other form of identification that may be attached to a motor ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.020 - Assistance Regarding Telecommunications Devices
  The commission may not advertise, distribute, or publish the name or address or other related information received by the commission about an individual who applies ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 81.021 - Specialized License Plate Program
  The commission shall develop rules and guidelines for the use of funds collected from the sale of specialized license plates under Section 502.2722, Transportation Code, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 82.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Qualified interpreter" means a person employed as an interpreter who holds a current certification issued by the Board for Evaluation of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 82.002 - Confidentiality Of Conversations
  A qualified interpreter or relay agent who is employed to interpret, transliterate, or relay a conversation between a person who can hear and a person ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 82.003 - Criminal Penalty
  (a) A qualified interpreter or relay agent who is employed to interpret, transliterate, or relay a conversation between a person who can hear and a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.001 - Sunset Provision
  The Texas Commission for the Blind is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Texas Commission for the Blind. (2) "Blind" means a person having not more than 20/200 visual acuity in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.011 - Texas Commission For The Blind
  (a) The Texas Commission for the Blind is composed of nine members appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. Except as provided ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.012 - Executive Director
  (a) The commissioner of health and human services shall employ an executive director in accordance with Section 531.0056, Government Code. (b) The commissioner of health ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.013 - Audit
  The financial transactions of the commission are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code. Acts 1979, 66th Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.014 - Funds
  (a) All sums of money paid to the commission under this title shall be deposited in the State Treasury and may be used only for ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.015 - Removal Of Commission Member
  (a) It is a ground for removal from the commission if a member: (1) does not have at the time of appointment the qualifications required ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.016 - Personnel Policies
  (a) The executive director or his designee shall develop an intraagency career ladder program, one part of which shall require the intraagency posting of all ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.0165 - Criminal History Record Information
  (a) The commission may obtain from any law enforcement or criminal justice agency the criminal history record information that relates to a person applying to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.017 - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
  (a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement to ensure that all personnel transactions are made ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.018 - Relations With Public
  (a) The commission shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the commission and describing the commission's procedures by which complaints are filed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.019 - Report; Posting Of Report And Performance Data
  (a) The commission shall file annually with the governor and the presiding officer of each house of the legislature a complete and detailed written report ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.020 - Training Of Commission Members
  (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the commission may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.0205 - 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 commission and executive director as provided by Section 531.0055, Government ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.021 - Responsibility For Visually Handicapped Persons
  (a) The commission has primary responsibility for providing all services to visually handicapped persons except welfare services and services for children provided by regularly established ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.022 - Service Delivery
  (a) The commission shall establish and maintain, by rule, guidelines for the delivery of services by the commission. The guidelines must be consistent with state ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.023 - Rehabilitation Services
  The commission may furnish materials, tools, books, and other necessary apparatus and assistance for use in rehabilitating blind and visually handicapped persons. Acts 1979, 66th ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.027 - Blindness Education, Screening, And Treatment Program
  (a) To the extent that funds are available under Sections 521.421(f), as added by Chapter 510, Acts of the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, 1997, and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.028 - Services For Children With Visual Impairments
  (a) The commission may provide services to children with visual impairments to supplement the services provided by other state agencies if the commission determines that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.0301 - Loans For Visual Aids
  (a) The commission may establish a program to make loans to finance the purchase of technological aids for visually handicapped persons. Interest on the loans ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.031 - Contracts For Service
  (a) The commission shall include in its contracts with service providers provisions relating to: (1) clearly defined and measurable program performance standards that directly relate ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.032 - Contracts For Adaptive Technology
  The commission shall include in a contract with a supplier of adaptive technology equipment provisions that require the supplier to provide training for clients receiving ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.051 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Program" means the vocational rehabilitation program authorized in this subchapter. (2) Repealed by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 793, § 38, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.052 - Vocational Rehabilitation Program For The Blind
  (a) The commission shall conduct a program to provide vocational rehabilitation services to eligible blind disabled individuals. (b) To achieve the purposes of the program, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.053 - Cooperation With Federal Government
  (a) The commission shall cooperate with the federal government to accomplish the purposes of federal laws relating to vocational rehabilitation and closely related activities. (b) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.055 - Eligibility For Vocational Rehabilitation Services
  The commission shall provide vocational rehabilitation services to a blind disabled individual eligible for those services under federal law. Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2401, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.056 - Receipt And Disbursement Of Funds
  (a) The comptroller is custodian of federal funds received by the state to implement federal law relating to vocational rehabilitation. (b) The executive director shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.058 - Hearings
  An applicant for or recipient of vocational rehabilitation services who is aggrieved by an action or inaction under the program is entitled to a hearing ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.059 - Misuse Of Information
  Except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program and according to commission rules, no person may solicit, disclose, receive, use, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.081 - Purpose
  (a) The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a comprehensive central state depository for braille, large print, slow speed records and machines, tape recordings ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.082 - Establishment Of Central Media Depository
  (a) The Texas State Library and Archives Commission shall generally supervise the establishment and operation of a central media depository in Austin to house materials ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.083 - Ancillary Services
  The library and archives commission shall allow the central media depository to be used for the repair of special media and equipment required by individuals ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 91.084 - Funding
  The cost of establishing and operating the central media depository shall be paid with: (1) funds appropriated by the legislature for that purpose; (2) gifts, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Blind person" means a person having not more than 20/200 visual acuity in the better eye with correcting lenses or visual ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.002 - License Or Permit Required
  (a) No person may operate a vending facility or a facility with vending machines or other coin-operated devices on state property unless the person is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.003 - Licensing Procedure
  (a) On its own initiative or at the request of an agency that controls state property, the commission shall survey the property, or blueprints and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.004 - Location Of Vending Facilities
  (a) With the concurrence of the agency in charge of state property, the commission shall designate the location of vending facilities that have been requested ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.005 - Issuance Of Licenses; Eligibility
  (a) The commission may issue a license to operate its vending facilities on state property to blind citizens of the state who are capable of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.006 - Expiration, Renewal, And Revocation Of Licenses
  (a) A license or general permit to operate a vending facility on state property is valid for a period of three years from the date ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.007 - Operation Of Vending Facilities Under The Rehabilitation Commission
  (a) If the commission determines that a blind person could not properly operate a vending facility at a particular location, the rehabilitation commission may survey ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.008 - Closing Certain Facilities Prohibited
  Neither a vending facility operated by a blind or otherwise vocationally handicapped individual nor a vending facility location surveyed by the commission may be closed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.009 - Employment Of Assistants
  (a) If an individual licensed to operate a vending facility on state property requires an assistant, a qualified visually handicapped person must be given preference ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.010 - Competing Vending Machines
  (a) If the commission and an agency agree to the installation and operation of an additional vending facility or vending machine on property that already ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.011 - Vending Facility Equipment And Stock
  (a) The commission may supply a blind vending facility operator with equipment and initial stock necessary for the operator to begin business. (b) The commission ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.012 - Duties And Privileges Of Parties
  (a) The commission may promulgate rules and initiate procedures necessary to implement this chapter. (b) A blind person licensed to operate a vending facility on ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.013 - Training Programs
  The commission may establish training or experimentation locations necessary to train blind persons who desire to be licensed to operate vending facilities and to develop ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.014 - Conformity With Federal Statutes
  (a) This chapter shall be construed in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal programs that provide financial assistance to the commission. (b) If ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.015 - Application Of Chapter
  (a) This chapter does not apply to: (1) property over which the federal government maintains partial or complete control; (2) property maintained and operated by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 94.016 - Business Enterprises Program
  (a) The commission is authorized to administer the Business Enterprises Program in accordance with the provisions of the Randolph-Sheppard Act (20 U.S.C. Section 107 et ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.001 - Department And Board On Aging
  (a) The Texas Department on Aging is created. (b) The Texas Board on Aging is created as the governing body of the Texas Department on ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.0011 - Removal Of Board Members
  (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 101.0012 - Training Program For Board Members
  (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the board may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.002 - Sunset Provision
  The Texas Department on Aging is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.003 - Presiding Officer
  (a) The governor shall designate a presiding officer of the board from among the members. (b) A member holds the position of presiding officer at ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.0031 - Restrictions On Board Membership And Employment
  (a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.004 - Executive Director Of Aging; Other Personnel
  (a) The commissioner of health and human services shall employ an executive director of aging in accordance with Section 531.0056, Government Code. The executive director ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.005 - Citizens Advisory Council
  (a) The Citizens Advisory Council is composed of one member appointed by the board from each designated area agency on aging. Each council member must ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.006 - Divisions Of The Department
  (a) The executive director may establish divisions within the department that he considers necessary for effective administration and the discharge of the department's functions. (b) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.0061 - Personnel Matters
  (a) The executive director may employ personnel necessary for the administration of the department's duties. (b) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.007 - 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 101.008 - Finances
  (a) The executive director shall prepare and submit to the board for approval a biennial budget and request for an appropriation by the legislature of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.0205 - 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 101.021 - Rules
  (a) The board shall adopt rules governing the functions of the department, including rules that prescribe the policies and procedures followed by the board and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.022 - General Functions Of Department
  (a) The department shall provide expertise and advice to state agencies and the legislature and other elected officials on aging issues, including recommendations to meet ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.0221 - Public Interest Information; Complaints
  (a) The board shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the board and describing the board's procedures by which complaints are filed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.023 - Community Senior Citizens Employment Programs
  (a) In this section, "suitable employment" means employment which is commensurate with the individual's skills and ability and for which compensation is paid equal to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.024 - Voluntary Community Services Programs
  (a) The department shall disburse state funds appropriated for the purpose to local public agencies or private, nonprofit corporations that operate programs to recruit elderly ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.025 - Cooperation With Federal And State Agencies
  (a) The department is the state agency designated to handle federal programs relating to the aging that require action within the state and that are ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.0251 - Review Of Administrative Costs And Programs
  (a) The board by rule shall define "administrative costs" as used in this section. However, if a standard definition of administrative costs is required by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.0252 - Report On Unit Costs
  The department shall file with the Legislative Budget Board and the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning a report that clearly identifies the unit cost ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.0255 - Service Standards And Agreements
  (a) The department and the Texas Department of Human Services, with the approval of the Health and Human Services Commission, shall work to ensure consistency ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.0256 - Coordinated Access To Local Services
  (a) The department and the Texas Department of Human Services shall develop standardized assessment procedures to share information on common clients served in a similar ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.026 - Donations
  The department may accept and solicit gifts or grants of money or property from public or private sources. Donations of money must be placed in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.027 - Authority To Expend Funds
  The department may accept, expend, and transfer federal and state funds appropriated for programs authorized by federal and state law. The department may accept, expend, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.028 - Contributions To Local Organizations: Certain Counties
  (a) This section applies only to counties having a population of not less than 23,750 and not more than 24,000 and to cities and towns ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.029 - Public Information On Cost Of Long-Term Care
  The department shall develop programs to provide information to the public relating to: (1) the cost of long-term care; (2) the limits on Medicaid eligibility; ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.030 - Funding To Area Agencies On Aging
  (a) The board of the Texas Department on Aging, by rule, shall adopt a formula that meets the intent of the Older Americans Act, as ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.031 - Trusts For Certain Recipients Of Medical Assistance
  (a) An area agency on aging may contract with one or more private attorneys to establish trusts described by 42 U.S.C. Section 1396p(d)(4)(B) for the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.033 - Older Americans Act; State Plan
  (a) The department and the Texas Department of Human Services shall jointly develop this state's plan on aging, as required by the federal Older Americans ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.034 - Texas Cares Program
  (a) The department by rule may establish and operate a Texas Cares program to provide persons eligible for discount drug price programs offered by pharmaceutical ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.041 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Case management" means the process of assessing service needs, developing a plan of care, and arranging for and monitoring delivery of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.042 - Options For Independent Living
  (a) The department shall establish a statewide program entitled Options for Independent Living to help elderly persons remain at home despite limited self-care capacities and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.043 - Persons To Be Served
  (a) The program shall give priority to an elderly person who: (1) has recently suffered a major illness or health care crisis or has recently ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.044 - Provision Of Services
  (a) Support services shall include: (1) case management; (2) homemaking assistance, including personal care; (3) residential repair and modification; (4) benefits counseling; (5) respite care; ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.045 - Case Management Units
  (a) The department shall designate one or more case management units for each service area to provide case management services according to department rules and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.046 - Administration Of Program
  (a) The department, with the advice of an advisory committee, shall administer the program through grants to area agencies on aging. (b) Area agencies on ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.047 - Advisory Committee
  (a) The department shall appoint a statewide advisory committee that includes hospital discharge planners, hospital administrators, home health agency representatives, nurses, and physicians to advise ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.048 - Fees
  (a) The department by rule shall establish a copayment system using a sliding scale that is based on an elderly person's income. (b) An elderly ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.049 - Annual Report
  (a) The department shall annually report on the program to the governor and the presiding officer of each house of the legislature. (b) The report ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.051 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Elderly resident" means a resident of a long-term care facility who is 60 years of age or older. (2) "Long-term care ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.052 - Establishment Of Office
  (a) The department shall establish and operate the office of the state long-term care ombudsman. (b) The department may operate the office directly or by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.053 - Role Of Office
  (a) The office and the ombudsman program shall operate in cooperation with any regulatory agency funded and mandated by the Older Americans Act of 1965 ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.054 - Powers And Duties
  (a) The state ombudsman and the office have the powers and duties required by state and federal law. (b) The office may use appropriate administrative, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.055 - Legal Assistance
  The department shall ensure that the office receives adequate legal advice and representation. The attorney general shall represent the ombudsman or a representative if a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.056 - Ombudsmen
  (a) The office shall recruit volunteers and citizen organizations to participate in the ombudsman program. A paid staff member of an area agency on aging ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.057 - Investigations
  (a) The office shall have access to elderly residents and shall investigate and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of elderly residents. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.058 - Access To Records And Confidentiality
  (a) The state ombudsman or his designee, specifically identified by the executive director of aging, shall have access to patient care records of elderly residents ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.059 - Reporting System
  The office shall establish a statewide ombudsman uniform reporting system to collect and analyze information relating to complaints and conditions in long-term care facilities as ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.060 - Analysis Of Laws
  The office shall analyze and monitor the development and implementation of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies relating to long-term care facilities ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.061 - Public Information
  The office shall provide information to public agencies, legislators, and others that relates to the problems and concerns of elderly residents. Added by Acts 1989, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.062 - Annual Report
  (a) The office shall prepare an annual report that contains: (1) information and findings relating to the problems and complaints of elderly residents; and (2) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.063 - Limitation Of Liability
  An ombudsman or a representative is not liable for civil damages or subject to criminal prosecution for performing official duties unless the ombudsman or representative ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 101.064 - Criminal Penalty
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) intentionally interferes with an ombudsman attempting to perform official duties; or (2) commits or attempts ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 102.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Convalescent and nursing home" means an institution licensed by the Texas Department of Human Services under Chapter 242, Health and Safety ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 102.002 - Prohibition
  (a) A person providing services to the elderly may not deny an elderly individual a right guaranteed by this chapter. (b) Each agency that licenses, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 102.003 - Rights Of The Elderly
  (a) An elderly individual has all the rights, benefits, responsibilities, and privileges granted by the constitution and laws of this state and the United States, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 102.004 - List Of Rights
  (a) A person providing services shall provide each elderly individual with a written list of the individual's rights and responsibilities, including each provision of Section ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 102.005 - Rights Cumulative
  The rights described in this chapter are cumulative of other rights or remedies to which an elderly individual may be entitled under law. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 103.001 - Purpose
  It is the purpose of this chapter to establish programs of quality adult day care and day health care that will enable elderly and handicapped ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 103.002 - Short Title
  This chapter may be cited as the Adult Day Care Act. Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1008, ch. 235, art. 4, § 3(a), ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 103.003 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Adult day-care facility" means a facility that provides services under an adult day-care program on a daily or regular basis but ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 103.004 - Department Duties
  (a) The department shall adopt rules for implementing this chapter. (b) The department shall set standards for: (1) the health and welfare of persons attending ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 103.0041 - License Required
  (a) A person may not operate an adult day-care facility without a license issued under this chapter. (b) A person commits an offense if the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 103.005 - Licensing Duties
  The department shall adopt rules for the licensing procedures and set standards for the safety and sanitation requirements for a licensed facility. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 103.006 - License
  (a) The department shall issue a license to operate an adult day-care facility to a person who has met the application requirements and received approval ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 103.007 - License Application
  (a) An applicant for a license to operate an adult day-care facility must file an application on a form prescribed by the department together with ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 103.0075 - Early Compliance Review
  (a) The department by rule shall adopt a procedure under which a person proposing to construct or modify an adult day-care facility may submit building ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 103.008 - Inspections
  (a) The department may enter the premises of a facility at reasonable times and make an inspection necessary to issue a license or renew a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 103.009 - License Denial, Suspension, Or Revocation
  (a) The department may deny, suspend, or revoke the license of an applicant or holder of a license who fails to comply with the rules ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 103.0091 - Injunction
  (a) The department may petition a district court for a temporary restraining order to restrain a continuing violation of the standards or licensing requirements provided ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 103.0092 - Emergency Suspension And Closing Order
  (a) If the department finds an adult day-care facility operating in violation of the standards prescribed by this chapter and the violations create an immediate ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 103.010 - Disposition Of Funds
  (a) All fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited to the credit of the General Revenue Fund. (b) The legislature may appropriate the money ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 103.011 - Rights Of The Elderly
  (a) In addition to other rights an individual attending an adult day care facility has as a citizen, an individual who is 55 years of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 105.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Establishment" means a facility providing sleeping accommodations to two or more qualifying adult residents, at least 80 percent of whom are ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 105.002 - Exempt Facilities
  The following facilities are exempt from the application of this chapter: (1) housing in which all supportive services are arranged directly by the residents themselves ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 105.003 - Disclosure Required In Contract
  An establishment that is not required to be licensed as an assisted living facility under Chapter 247, Health and Safety Code, shall execute a contract ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.017 - Commissioner
  Text of section as amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 393, § 8. The commissioner is appointed by the board, with the approval ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.017 - Commissioner
  Text of section as amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1460, § 2.14 (a) This chapter is administered by the commissioner under operational ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.018 - Administrative Regulations And Policies
  (a) The board shall: (1) adopt policies and rules to effectively carry out the purposes of this chapter; and (2) supervise the commissioner's administration of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.019 - Planning
  The commission shall make long-range and intermediate plans for the scope and development of the program and make decisions regarding the allocation of resources in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.020 - Administrative Units; Personnel
  (a) The commissioner shall, with the approval of the board, establish appropriate subordinate administrative units. (b) The commissioner shall, under personnel policies adopted by the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.0205. WORK INCENTIVES AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI). The commission shall employ a person at the commission's central office to: (1) train counselors to understand and use work incentives; and (2) review cases to ensure that commission clients are informed of the availability of and assisted in obtaining work incentives and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (42 U.S.C. Section 1381 et seq.). Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 655, § 6.03, eff. Sept - 1, 1995
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• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.021 - Reports
  (a) The commissioner shall prepare and submit to the board annual reports of activities and expenditures and, prior to each regular session of the legislature, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.022 - Disbursement Of Funds
  The commission shall make certification for disbursement, in accordance with regulations, of funds available for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. Acts 1979, 66th ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.023 - Other Duties
  The board shall take other action as necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2422, ch. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.024 - Delegation To Employees
  The commissioner may, with the approval of the board, delegate to any officer or employee of the commission responsibilities of the commissioner as necessary to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.025 - Restrictions On Board Membership And Employment
  (a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.026 - Public Interest Information; Complaints
  (a) The commission shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the commission and describing the commission's procedures by which complaints are filed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.0505 - 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 commission and commissioner as provided by Section 531.0055, Government Code. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.051 - Commission As Principal Authority
  The Texas Rehabilitation Commission is the principal authority in the state on rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities, except for those matters relating to individuals whose ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.052 - General Functions
  (a) The commission shall, to the extent of resources available and priorities established by the board, provide rehabilitation services directly or through public or private ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.0525 - Coordination With State Agencies
  (a) Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, § 2.116(b); Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 210, § 2. (b) The commission shall enter into ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.053 - Cooperation With The Federal Government
  (a) The commission shall make agreements, arrangements, or plans to cooperate with the federal government in carrying out the purposes of this chapter or of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.054 - Obtaining Federal Funds
  The commission may comply with any requirements necessary to obtain federal funds in the maximum amount and most advantageous proportion possible. Acts 1979, 66th Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.055 - Finances
  (a) All money paid to the commission under this chapter shall be deposited in the State Treasury and may be used only for the administration ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.0553 - Procurement Methods
  (a) The commission shall develop and, following review and approval by the board, implement agency-wide procurement procedures to: (1) ensure compliance with the best-value purchasing ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.056 - Gifts And Donations To The Commission
  The commission may receive and use gifts and donations for carrying out the purposes of this chapter. No person may receive payment for solicitation of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.057 - Unlawful Use Of Lists Of Names
  (a) Except for purposes directly connected with the administration of health and human service programs and in accordance with regulations, it is unlawful for a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.058 - Criminal Conviction Record Information
  See, also, italicized material following text of this section (a) The commission may obtain criminal conviction record information from the pardons and paroles division ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.0581 - Criminal History Record Information
  (a) The board by rule shall establish criteria for denying a person's application for employment based on criminal history background information obtained pursuant to Section ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.059 - Subrogation
  (a) In furnishing a person rehabilitation services, including medical care services, under this chapter, the commission is subrogated to the person's right of recovery from: ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.060 - Comprehensive Rehabilitation Fund
  (a) The comprehensive rehabilitation fund is created in the state treasury. Money in the fund is derived from court costs collected under Subchapter D, Chapter ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.061 - Contract Payment
  The commission shall base payment under a contract for vocational rehabilitation services on outcome-based performance standards defined in the contract. Added by Acts 1997, 75th ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.070 - Provision Of Services
  (a) The board by rule shall establish and maintain guidelines for providing vocational rehabilitation services that are consistent with state and federal laws and regulations ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.071 - Training And Supervision Of Counselors
  (a) The commission shall provide specific guidance to vocational rehabilitation counselors in: (1) selecting vocational objectives according to a client's skills, experience, and knowledge; (2) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 111.072 - Client Orientation Materials
  The commission shall develop and distribute at intake client orientation materials for the vocational rehabilitation program that include information on the commission's decision-making criteria. Added ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Council" means the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. (2) "Designated state agency" means the executive agency designated by the governor to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.002 - Purpose And Legislative Findings
  (a) The purpose of this chapter is to establish a developmental disabilities program that assures compliance with applicable federal developmental disability laws. (b) The legislature ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.011 - Establishment
  The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities is established. Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5272, ch. 970, § 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983. Amended ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.0111 - Definition
  In this subchapter, "executive director" means the executive director of the council. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 79, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.012 - Members
  The members of the council shall be appointed by the governor in accordance with applicable federal developmental disability laws. The governor may appoint as many ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.013 - Terms
  (a) Members of the council appointed by the governor serve for staggered terms of six years with the term of one-third or approximately one-third of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.014 - Vacancies
  (a) A position on the council becomes vacant if: (1) a member resigns from the council by providing written notice to the chair; or (2) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.015 - Expenses
  (a) Council members appointed under Section 112.012 serve without salary but are entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in performing their duties, including travel, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.016 - Officers
  (a) The governor shall designate a member of the council to be the presiding officer. (b) The presiding officer serves in that capacity at the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.0161 - Conflicts Of Interest
  (a) In this section, "Texas trade association" means a cooperative and voluntarily joined association of business or professional competitors in this state designed to assist ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.0162 - Removal Of Council Member
  (a) It is a ground for removal from the council that a member: (1) does not have at the time of taking office the qualifications ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.0163 - Council Member Training
  (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the council may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.017 - Bylaws
  The council may adopt bylaws and policies consistent with this chapter and applicable state or federal law. Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5272, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.018 - Designated State Agency
  (a) The governor shall designate, by executive order, a state agency to provide administrative support to the council and receive federal and state funds appropriated ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.019 - State Plan For Developmental Disabilities
  (a) The council shall develop and submit the state plan for persons with developmental disabilities. The plan must conform to applicable federal developmental disability laws. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.020 - Additional Council Powers And Duties
  (a) In addition to powers and duties derived by the council from applicable federal developmental disability laws or other provisions of this chapter, the council ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.0201 - Complaints
  (a) The council shall maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the council. The file must include: (1) the name of the person ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.021 - Protection And Advocacy Of Individual Rights
  The protection and advocacy system shall have access to records as required by the provisions of the applicable federal disability laws. Added by Acts 1985, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.022 - Executive Director
  (a) The council shall hire an executive director in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Section 6024(c) and its subsequent amendments to carry out the policies and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.0221 - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
  (a) The executive director or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.023 - Sunset Provision
  The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.041 - Purpose And Policy
  (a) The purpose of this Act is to minimize the economic and human losses in Texas caused by preventable disabilities through the establishment of a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.042 - Definitions
  In this subchapter: (1) "Developmental disability" means a severe, chronic disability that: (A) is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or to a combination ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.043 - Office For The Prevention Of Developmental Disabilities; Administrative Attachment
  (a) The Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities is administratively attached to the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. (b) The Texas ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.044 - Duties
  The office shall: (1) educate the public and attempt to promote sound public policy regarding the prevention of developmental disabilities; (2) identify, collect, and disseminate ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.045 - Executive Committee
  (a) The executive committee is the governing body of the office. (b) The executive committee is composed of nine members who have expertise in the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.0451 - Conflict Of Interest
  A person may not be a member of the executive committee or act as the general counsel to the executive committee or the office if ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.0452 - Removal Of Executive Committee Member
  (a) It is a ground for removal from the executive committee that a member: (1) does not have at the time of taking office the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.0453 - Executive Committee Member Training
  (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the executive committee may not vote, deliberate, or be counted ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.0454 - Public Access
  The executive committee shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the executive committee and to speak ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.046 - Board Of Advisors
  (a) The executive committee may appoint a board of advisors composed of the following persons: (1) representatives of government agencies that are responsible for prevention ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.047 - Executive Director
  (a) The executive committee may hire an executive director to serve as the chief executive officer of the office and to perform the administrative duties ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.0471 - Qualifications And Standards Of Conduct
  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to members of the executive committee and to employees of the office, as often as ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.0472 - Equal Employment Opportunity Policies
  (a) The executive director shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.048 - Task Forces
  (a) The executive committee shall establish guidelines for: (1) selecting targeted disabilities; (2) assessing prevention services needs; and (3) reviewing task force plans, budgets, and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.049 - Evaluation
  (a) The office shall identify or encourage the establishment of needed statistical bases for each targeted group against which the office can measure how effectively ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.050 - Grants
  (a) The executive committee may apply for and distribute private, state, and federal funds to implement prevention policies set by the executive committee. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 112.051 - Reports To Legislature
  The office shall submit by February 1 of each odd-numbered year biennial reports to the legislature detailing findings of the office and the results of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 114.001 - Short Title
  This chapter may be cited as the Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders Act of 1987. Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 114.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Autism and other pervasive developmental disorders" means a subclass of mental disorders characterized by distortions in the development of multiple basic ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 114.003 - Council
  (a) The Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders is established. (b) The council is composed of: (1) seven public members, the majority of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 114.004 - Staff Support
  The agencies represented on the council shall provide staff support to the council from among the agency staff who are responsible for coordinating services to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 114.005 - Advisory Task Force
  (a) The council shall establish an advisory task force composed of professionals, advocacy groups, and family members of persons with autism or other pervasive developmental ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 114.006 - State Plan
  (a) The council shall develop a state plan to provide services to persons with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders to ensure that: (1) the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 114.007 - Duties
  (a) The council shall provide recommendations to the Health and Human Services Commission and other appropriate state agencies responsible for implementing this chapter, including recommendations ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 114.008 - Report
  (a) The agencies represented on the council and the public members shall report to the council any requirements identified by the agency or person to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 114.009 - Program Guidelines
  The council shall develop specific program guidelines for: (1) instructional or treatment options; (2) frequency and duration of services; (3) ratio of staff to affected ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 114.010 - Funding Requests For Programs
  (a) A public or private service provider may apply for available funds to provide a program of intervention services for eligible persons with autism or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 114.011 - Approval Criteria
  (a) The council shall review each request for program funding on a competitive basis and shall consider: (1) the extent to which the program would ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 114.012 - Fees For Services
  (a) A service provider may charge a fee for services that is based on the client's or family's ability to pay. The fee must be ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.001 - Committee; Mission
  (a) The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities is within the office of the governor. (b) The committee's mission is to further opportunities for persons ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.002 - Composition
  (a) The committee is composed of 12 members appointed by the governor and of nonvoting ex officio members. (b) The appointed members are appointed for ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.0021 - Conflict Of Interest
  A person may not be a member of the committee or act as the general counsel to the committee if the person is required to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.0022 - Training For Committee Members
  (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the committee may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.0023 - Grounds For Removal
  (a) It is a ground for removal from the committee that a member: (1) is ineligible for membership under Section 115.0021; (2) cannot discharge the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.003 - Reimbursement
  Appointed members may not receive compensation for service on the committee but are entitled to actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of committee ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.004 - Officers; Meetings; Quorum
  (a) The governor shall designate one member of the committee as the presiding officer of the committee to serve in that capacity at the pleasure ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.0041 - Division Of Responsibility
  The committee shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the committee and the management responsibilities of the executive director and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.0042 - Public Hearings
  The committee shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the committee and to speak on any ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.005 - Sunset Provision
  The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.006 - Staff; Funding
  (a) The governor's office shall employ, subject to the approval of the committee, an executive director for the committee at a salary as determined by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.0061 - Standards Of Conduct
  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to members of the committee and to committee employees, as often as necessary, information regarding ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.007 - Rules And Subcommittees
  (a) The committee shall adopt rules and designate subcommittees and task forces as it considers advisable for the conduct of the committee's functions. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.008 - Gifts, Grants, And Donations
  The committee may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations to support the committee or carry out the committee's functions. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.009 - Functions
  The committee shall: (1) serve as a central source of information and education on the abilities, rights, problems, and needs of persons with disabilities and, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.010 - Governmental Cooperation
  The agencies of state and local government shall cooperate with and assist the committee in the performance of its functions. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 115.011 - Complaints
  (a) The committee shall maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the committee. The file must include: (1) the name of the person ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 116.001 - Definition
  In this chapter, "commission" means the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1355, § 1, eff. June 20, 1997. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 116.002 - Durable Medical Equipment And Assistive Technology Listing
  (a) The commission shall establish a listing to facilitate the reuse of durable medical equipment and assistive technology. (b) The commission shall maintain a toll-free ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 116.003 - Local Organization
  (a) The commission shall encourage the establishment of local organizations to facilitate the reuse of durable medical equipment and assistive technology. (b) The commission shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 116.004 - Authority To Contract
  The commission may contract with local organizations and other state agencies to facilitate the reuse of durable medical equipment and assistive technology. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 116.005 - Durable Medical Equipment And Assistive Technology Owned By The State
  The commission shall ensure that any durable medical equipment or assistive technology owned by the state listed with the durable medical equipment and assistive technology ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 116.006 - Listing Availability On The Internet
  The commission shall make the durable medical equipment and assistive technology listing available to the public through the Internet. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 116.007 - Rules
  The commission may adopt rules to administer this chapter. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1355, § 1, eff. June 20, 1997. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.001 - Definitions
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. In this chapter: ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.002 - Agency
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The department is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.003 - Sunset Provision
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The department is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.021 - Assistive And Rehabilitative Services Council
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The Assistive ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.022 - Appointments
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) Appointments to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.023 - Training Program For Council Members
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) A person ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.024 - Terms
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) Council members ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.025 - Vacancy
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The governor by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.026 - Presiding Officer; Other Officers; Meetings
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The governor ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.027 - Reimbursement For Expenses
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. A council member ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.028 - Public Interest Information And Complaints
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The commissioner, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.029 - Public Access And Testimony
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The commissioner ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.030 - Policymaking And Management Responsibilities
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The commissioner, with ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.031 - Annual Report
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The commissioner ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.032 - Offices
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The department shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.051 - Commissioner
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The executive ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.052 - Personnel
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The department ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.053 - Information About Qualifications And Standards Of Conduct
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The commissioner or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.054 - Merit Pay
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. Subject to rules ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.055 - Career Ladder
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The commissioner or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.056 - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) Subject to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.057 - State Employee Incentive Program
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The commissioner or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.071 - General Powers And Duties Of Department
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The department is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.072 - Information Regarding Complaints
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The department ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.073 - Rules
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The executive commissioner ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 117.074 - Rates For Medical Services
  (a) The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt standards governing the determination of rates paid for medical services provided under this chapter. The rules must ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 121.001 - State Policy
  The policy of the state is to encourage and enable persons with disabilities to participate fully in the social and economic life of the state, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 121.0014 - Vision Statement
  (a) The Health and Human Services Commission, each health and human services agency, and each state agency that administers a workforce development program shall adopt ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 121.0015 - Interagency Work Group
  (a) An interagency work group is created to implement the action plan adopted at the 1994 Supported Employment Summit. (b) The work group is composed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 121.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Assistance animal" means an animal that is specially trained or equipped to help a person with a disability and that: (A) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 121.003 - Discrimination Prohibited
  (a) Persons with disabilities have the same right as the able-bodied to the full use and enjoyment of any public facility in the state. (b) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 121.004 - Penalties For And Damages Resulting From Discrimination
  (a) A person, firm, association, corporation, or other organization, or the agent of a person, firm, association, corporation, or other organization who violates a provision ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 121.005 - Responsibilities Of Persons With Disabilities
  (a) A person with a disability who uses an assistance animal for assistance in travel is liable for any damages done to the premises or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 121.006 - Penalties For Improper Use Of Assistance Animals
  (a) A person who uses an assistance animal with a harness or leash of the type commonly used by persons with disabilities who use trained ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 121.007 - Blind And Disabled Pedestrians
  (a) No person may carry a white cane on a public street or highway unless the person is totally or partially blind. (b) The driver ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 121.008 - Dissemination Of Information Relating To Persons With Disabilities
  (a) To ensure maximum public awareness of the policies set forth in this chapter, the governor may issue a proclamation each year taking suitable public ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 121.009 - Construction Of Chapter
  The provisions of this chapter must be construed in a manner compatible with other state laws relating to persons with disabilities. Acts 1979, 66th Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 121.010 - Testing Adults With Disabilities
  (a) A test that evaluates an adult with a disability for a job position in business, government, or industry, or a test to determine that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 121.011 - Accessibility Of Examination Or Course Offered By Private Entity
  (a) A private entity that offers an examination or a course related to applications, certification, credentialing, or licensing for secondary or postsecondary education, a profession, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.001 - Purpose
  The purpose of this chapter is to further the state's policy of encouraging and assisting persons with disabilities to achieve maximum personal independence by engaging ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Central nonprofit agency" means an agency designated as a central nonprofit agency under contract under Section 122.019. (2) "Commission" means the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.003 - Texas Council On Purchasing From People With Disabilities
  (a) The Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities is composed of nine members selected from the following categories who are appointed by the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.004 - Information Relating To Standards Of Conduct
  The presiding officer of the council or the presiding officer's designee shall provide to members of the council and to council employees, as often as ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.005 - Member Training
  (a) A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the council may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.0055 - Council Staff
  (a) The council may employ staff as necessary to carry out the council's duties. (b) The staff shall provide: (1) management oversight for the administration ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.0057 - Advisory Committee
  (a) The council may establish an advisory committee if the council considers the committee necessary. The membership of the committee is determined by the council. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.006 - Sunset Provision
  The Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.007 - Fair Market Price; Purchasing Procedures
  (a) The council shall determine the fair market price of all products and services manufactured or provided by persons with disabilities and offered for sale ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.008 - Procurement At Determined Price
  A suitable product or service that meets applicable specifications established by the state or its political subdivisions and that is available within the time specified ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.009 - Records
  (a) The records of the council and of a central nonprofit agency shall, to the extent that the records pertain specifically to state purchases of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.0095 - Agency Compliance; Nonprogram Purchasing Report
  (a) Each state agency that purchases products or services through a program under this chapter shall: (1) designate an agency employee to ensure that the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.010 - Cooperation With Department Of Criminal Justice
  The council may cooperate with the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to accomplish the purposes of this chapter and to contribute ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.011 - Correlation With Related Federal Programs
  The council may adopt procedures, practices, and standards used for federal programs similar to the state program established in this chapter. Amended by Acts 1995, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.012 - Duties Of Commission; Interagency Cooperation
  (a) The commission shall provide legal and other necessary support to the council in accordance with legislative appropriation. The commission shall assign an upper-level management ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.013 - Rules
  (a) The council shall adopt rules for the implementation, extension, administration, or improvement of the program authorized by this chapter in accordance with Chapter 2001, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.014 - Product Specifications
  Except as otherwise provided by this section, a product manufactured for sale through the commission to any office, department, institution, or agency of the state ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.015 - Determinations Of Fair Market Value
  (a) In determining the fair market value of products or services offered for sale under this chapter, the subcommittee established under Section 122.007(b) and the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.016 - Exceptions
  (a) Exceptions from the operation of the mandatory provisions of Section 122.014 may be made in any case where: (1) under the rules of the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.017 - Procurement For Political Subdivisions
  A product manufactured for sale to a political subdivision of this state or an office or department thereof shall be manufactured or produced according to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.018 - Political Subdivisions Excluded
  There are excluded from the mandatory application of this chapter the political subdivisions of the state that are not covered by Title V of the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.019 - Central Nonprofit Agency
  (a) The council may select and contract with one or more central nonprofit agencies through a request for proposals for a period not to exceed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.020 - Consumer Information; Complaints
  (a) The council shall prepare information of consumer interest describing the activities of the council and describing the council's procedures by which consumer complaints are ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.0205 - Alternative Dispute Resolution
  (a) A dispute between the council and a central nonprofit agency or a community rehabilitation program shall first be submitted to alternative dispute resolution. (b) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.0206 - Negotiated Rulemaking And Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures
  (a) The council 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 122.021 - Public Testimony And Access
  (a) The council shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the council and to speak on ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.0215 - Access To Information And Records; Inspection.
  (a) The council and the council's staff may access financial or other information and records from a central nonprofit agency or a community rehabilitation program ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.022 - Reports
  (a) On or before November 1 of each year, the council shall file with the governor and the presiding officer of each house of the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.023 - Council Funds
  All money paid to the council under this chapter is subject to Subchapter F, Chapter 404, Government Code. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.024 - Strategic Plan; Final Operating Plan
  The council shall prepare an agency strategic plan and a final operating plan as required by Subchapter E, Chapter 2054, Government Code. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.025 - Open Meetings; Administrative Procedure
  The council is subject to Chapters 551 and 2001, Government Code. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 460, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.026 - Application Of Other Law
  Chapters 252, 262, and 271, Local Government Code, do not supersede this chapter. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 746, § 10, eff. Aug. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.027 - Technology Policy
  The council shall develop and implement a policy requiring the staff of the council or a central nonprofit agency to research and propose appropriate technological ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.028 - Program Promotion
  The council shall establish procedures for the promotion of the program administered under this chapter. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 132, § 14, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.029 - Duties Of State Auditor
  (a) As part of an audit of a state agency authorized under Section 2161.123, Government Code, the state auditor shall: (1) conduct an audit of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 122.030 - Management Fee Rate; Review Process
  (a) The council shall develop a formal review process for the annual review conducted under Section 122.019(e). The review process must include: (1) notice to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 123.001 - Short Title
  This chapter may be cited as the Community Homes for Disabled Persons Location Act. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, § 12.01(a), eff. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 123.002 - Definition
  In this chapter, "person with a disability" means a person whose ability to care for himself, perform manual tasks, learn, work, walk, see, hear, speak, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 123.003 - Zoning And Restriction Discrimination Against Community Homes Prohibited
  (a) The use and operation of a community home that meets the qualifications imposed under this chapter is a use by right that is authorized ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 123.004 - Qualification As Community Home
  To qualify as a community home, an entity must comply with Sections 123.005 through 123.008 and be: (1) a community-based residential home operated by: (A) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 123.005 - Required Services
  A community home shall provide the following services to persons with disabilities who reside in the home: (1) food and shelter; (2) personal guidance; (3) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 123.006 - Limitation On Number Of Residents
  (a) Not more than six persons with disabilities and two supervisors may reside in a community home at the same time. (b) The limitation on ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 123.007 - Licensing Requirements
  A community home must meet all applicable licensing requirements. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, § 12.01(a), eff. Aug. 26, 1991. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 123.008 - Location Requirement
  A community home may not be established within one-half mile of an existing community home. Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 16, § 12.01(a), ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 123.009 - Limitation On Number Of Motor Vehicles
  Except as otherwise provided by municipal ordinance, the residents of a community home may not keep for the use of the residents of the home, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 123.010 - Ensuring The Safety Of Residents
  The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation shall make every reasonable effort to ensure the safety of community home residents and the residents ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 131.001 - Office
  The Health and Human Services Office of Community Transportation Services is in the Health and Human Services Commission. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 131.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of health and human services. (2) "Health and human services agency" has the meaning assigned by Section ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 131.003 - Powers And Duties
  (a) The office, with assistance from the commissioner, shall: (1) collect data on health and human services client transportation needs, services, and expenditures; (2) create ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 131.004 - Office Staff
  The commissioner shall employ staff needed to carry out the duties of the office. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 107, § 7.01(a), eff. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 131.005 - Reporting And Accounting System
  Each health and human services agency that provides, purchases, or otherwise funds transportation services for clients shall: (1) comply with the standardized system of reporting ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 131.006 - Implementation Of Statewide Coordination Plan
  In order to implement the statewide coordination plan created by the office under Section 131.003(a)(2), the office shall: (1) review rules, policies, contracts, grants, and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 131.007 - Advisory Committee On Coordinated Transportation
  The office may create an advisory committee consisting of representatives of state agencies, transportation agencies, and nonprofit consumer groups. Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 131.008 - Memorandum Of Understanding
  (a) The Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of Transportation shall enter into a memorandum of understanding relating to functions performed by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 132.001 - Governor's Agenda
  (a) The governor shall establish an agenda that addresses needed adjustments in federal legislation, agency rules and regulations, programs, and policies that affect: (1) health ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 132.002 - Expansion Of Client Eligibility Screening And Determination
  (a) Based on a cost-benefit analysis, the Texas Department of Human Services, where feasible, shall relocate an employee with the ability to certify eligibility for ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 132.003 - Location Of Offices And Facilities
  (a) As leases on office space expire, the Health and Human Services Commission shall determine the needs for space and the location of offices of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 134.001 - Interagency Council For Genetic Services
  (a) The Interagency Council for Genetic Services is established. (b) The council consists of: (1) a representative of the Texas Department of Mental Health and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 134.002 - Rules
  A state agency that is a member of the council shall work in coordination with the council when initiating, considering, or proposing a rule relating ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 134.003 - Staff
  (a) The council may select and use lay and professional advisors as necessary. (b) The Texas Department of Health, Texas Department of Mental Health and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 134.004 - Duties
  The council shall: (1) survey current resources for human genetic services in the state; (2) initiate a scientific evaluation of the current and future needs ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 134.0041 - Resource Allocation Plan
  (a) The council biennially shall develop a resource allocation plan recommending how funds for genetic services should be spent during the next fiscal biennium. (b) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 134.005 - Use Of Funds
  (a) The council may receive any appropriation, donation, contribution, or other funds from the state or federal government or any other public or private source ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 134.006 - Annual Reports
  The council shall annually submit a progress report to the boards of the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Department of Mental Health and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 136.001 - Purpose
  The legislature finds that: (1) community health centers play a significant role in the delivery of medical care and related services to the residents of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 136.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Community health center" means a nonprofit corporation in this state that: (A) provides required primary health services, including: (i) basic health ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 136.003 - Trust Fund
  (a) The community health center revolving loan fund is a trust fund outside the state treasury held by a financial institution and administered by the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 136.004 - Development Corporation
  The commission shall contract with and award money to a development corporation to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Added by Acts 2001, 77th ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 136.005 - Investment Committee
  (a) Before contracting with a development corporation, the commission shall require the development corporation to establish an investment committee to approve loan requests of community ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 136.006 - Loans To Community Health Centers
  (a) The development corporation may make a loan to a community health center only with the approval of the investment committee. (b) The development corporation ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 136.007 - Self-Funding
  The commission shall develop the fund program as a revolving loan fund that will become self-funding over the life of the program. Added by Acts ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 136.008 - Income From Loan
  All income received on a loan made with money received under the program is the property of the development corporation. Income received on a loan ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 136.009 - Rules
  (a) The commission shall adopt rules to administer this chapter, including rules that require: (1) the commission to review the lending and servicing practices of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.001 - Purposes
  The purposes of this chapter are to: (1) make probation services available to juveniles throughout the state; (2) improve the effectiveness of juvenile probation services; ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. (2) "Director" means the executive director of the commission. (3) "Employee in the criminal ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.011 - Composition Of Commission
  (a) The commission consists of: (1) two district court judges; (2) two county judges or commissioners; and (3) five members of the public who are ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.012 - Sunset Provision
  The Texas Juvenile Probation Commission is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act). Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.013 - Provisions Applicable To Judicial Members
  (a) A judge's place on the commission becomes vacant when the judge ceases to hold a judicial office. (b) A district judge's service on the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.014 - Restrictions On Commission Appointment, Membership, And Employment
  (a) A person is not eligible for appointment or service as a public member if the person or the person's spouse: (1) owns or controls, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.0145 - Training For Commission Members
  (a) To be eligible to take office as a member of the commission, a person appointed to the commission must complete at least one course ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.015 - Terms
  Commission members serve for staggered six-year terms, with terms expiring on August 31 of each odd-numbered year. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.016 - Officers
  (a) The governor shall designate a presiding officer from among the commission members to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor. (b) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.017 - Removal Of Commission Member
  (a) It is a ground for removal from the commission if a member: (1) does not have at the time of appointment the qualifications required ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.018 - Reimbursement
  A commission member is not entitled to compensation for service on the commission but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.019 - Meetings; Public Participation
  (a) The commission shall hold regular quarterly meetings on dates set by the commission and special meetings at the call of the chairman. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.020 - Director And Personnel
  (a) The commission shall employ a director with the approval of the governor. To be eligible for employment as the director, a person must: (1) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.021 - Personnel Policies
  (a) The commission shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the commission and the management responsibilities of the director and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.022 - Advisory Council On Juvenile Services
  (a) The advisory council on juvenile services consists of: (1) two juvenile court judges, appointed by the commission; (2) three juvenile probation officers, appointed by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.023 - Fees
  If the General Appropriations Act does not specify the amount of the fee, the commission by rule may establish fees that: (1) are reasonable and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.024 - Annual Reports
  (a) The commission shall report annually to the governor and the legislature on the commission's operations and the condition of probation services in the state ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.025 - Public Interest Information
  (a) The commission shall prepare information of public interest describing the functions of the commission and the procedures by which complaints are filed with and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.026 - Audit
  The financial transactions of the commission are subject to audit by the state auditor in accordance with Chapter 321, Government Code. Added by Acts 1991, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.041 - Provision Of Probation And Detention Services
  (a) The commission shall assist counties in providing probation and juvenile detention services by encouraging the continued operation of county and multi-county juvenile boards or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.042 - Rules Governing Juvenile Boards, Probation Departments, Probation Officers, Programs, And Facilities
  (a) The commission shall adopt reasonable rules that provide: (1) minimum standards for personnel, staffing, case loads, programs, facilities, record keeping, equipment, and other aspects ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.0421 - Standards Relating To Local Probation Departments
  (a) The commission shall adopt rules that provide: (1) standards for the collection and reporting of information about juvenile offenders by local probation departments; (2) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.043 - Training And Assistance To Local Authorities
  The commission shall provide educational training and technical assistance to counties, juvenile boards, and probation offices to: (1) promote compliance with the standards required under ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.0431 - Violence Prevention And Conflict Resolution Training
  The commission shall: (1) provide training on request to juvenile probation departments and juvenile boards in violence prevention and conflict resolution programs that include discussion ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.0432 - Youth Boot Camp Programs
  (a) The commission shall work with local juvenile boards and local juvenile probation departments to establish policies and guidelines for youth boot camp programs for ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.0433 - Contracts With Private Vendors
  The commission may contract with a private vendor for the financing, construction, operation, maintenance, or management of a youth boot camp. The commission may not ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.0434 - Additional Requirements For Contracts With Private Vendors
  (a) Any contract entered into by the commission with a private vendor for the financing, construction, operation, maintenance, or management of a youth boot camp ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.044 - Records And Reports
  Each juvenile board in the state shall: (1) keep the financial, programmatic, and statistical records the commission considers necessary; and (2) submit periodic financial, programmatic, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.045 - Gifts And Grants
  (a) The commission may apply for and accept gifts and grants from any public or private source to use in maintaining and improving probation services ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.046 - Inspections And Audits
  (a) The commission may inspect and evaluate a juvenile board and probation department and audit its financial, programmatic, and statistical records at reasonable times to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.047 - Interagency Cooperation
  (a) To improve probation services, the commission may cooperate and contract with: (1) the federal government; (2) governmental agencies in this state and other states; ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.0471 - Coordinated Strategic Plan For Juvenile Justice System
  (a) The commission and the Texas Youth Commission shall biennially develop a coordinated strategic plan which shall guide, but not substitute for, the strategic plans ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.048 - Studies
  (a) The commission may conduct or participate in studies relating to corrections methods and systems and to treatment and therapy programs at the governor's request ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.049 - Complaints Relating To Juvenile Boards
  (a) The commission shall keep an information file about each complaint filed with the commission relating to a juvenile board funded by the commission. The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.050 - Contract Standards
  (a) In each contract with counties for local probation services, the commission shall include: (1) clearly defined contract goals, outputs, and measurable outcomes that relate ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.051 - Contract Monitoring
  The commission shall establish a formal program to monitor contracts under Section 141.050 made by the commission. The commission must: (1) monitor compliance with financial ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.052 - Medicaid Benefits
  The commission shall: (1) identify areas in which federal Medicaid program benefits could be used in a manner that is cost-effective for children in the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.053 - Accessibility To Programs And Facilities
  The commission shall comply with federal and state laws relating to program and facility accessibility. The executive director shall also prepare and maintain a written ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.054 - Contracts For Out-Of-State Juvenile Inmates
  (a) The only entities other than the state authorized to operate a correctional facility to house in this state juvenile inmates convicted of offenses committed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.061 - Minimum Standards For Probation Officers
  (a) To be eligible for appointment as a probation officer, a person who was not employed as a probation officer before September 1, 1981, must: ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.0611 - Minimum Standards For Detention Officers
  To be eligible for appointment as a detention officer, a person who was not employed as a detention officer before September 1, 2005, must: (1) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.062 - Notice Of Certification Examination Results
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, the commission shall notify each person taking a certification examination of the results of the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.063 - Analysis Of Examination Performance
  The commission shall furnish a person who fails a certification test administered under this chapter with an analysis of the person's performance on the examination ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.064 - Revocation Or Suspension Of Certification
  (a) The commission may revoke or suspend a certification, or reprimand a certified officer, for a violation of this chapter or a commission rule. (b) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.065 - Persons Who May Not Act As Chief Administrative, Juvenile Probation, Or Detention Officers
  (a) A peace officer, prosecuting attorney, or other person who is employed by or who reports directly to a law enforcement or prosecution official may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.066 - Prohibition On Carrying Firearm
  (a) A juvenile probation, detention, or corrections officer may not carry a firearm in the course of the person's official duties. (b) This section does ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.067 - Probation Officer: County Employee
  A juvenile probation officer whose jurisdiction covers only one county is considered to be an employee of that county. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.081 - Determination Of Amount Of State Aid
  (a) The commission shall annually allocate funds for financial assistance to juvenile boards to provide juvenile services according to current estimates of the number of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.082 - Maintenance Of Local Financial Support
  (a) To receive the full amount of state aid funds for which a juvenile board may be eligible, a juvenile board must demonstrate to the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.083 - Special Rules For Multi-County Jurisdictions
  If necessary, the commission by rule may provide for: (1) the payment of compensation, insurance, retirement, fringe benefits, and related matters to a juvenile probation ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.084 - Payment Of State Aid
  (a) When the commission determines that a juvenile board complies with the commission's standards, the commission shall submit to the comptroller a voucher for payment ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.085 - Refusal, Reduction, Or Suspension Of State Aid
  (a) The commission may refuse, reduce, or suspend payment of state aid to: (1) a juvenile board that fails to comply with the commission's rules ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 141.086 - Funding And Construction Of Post-Adjudication Facilities
  (a) The commission may provide state aid to a county to acquire, construct, and equip post-adjudication residential or day-treatment centers from money appropriated for those ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 142.001 - Definition
  In this chapter, "juvenile probation services" means: (1) services provided by or under the direction of a juvenile probation officer in response to an order ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 142.002 - Appointment Of Personnel And Salary
  (a) A juvenile board may, with the advice and consent of the commissioners court, employ probation officers and administrative, supervisory, stenographic, and other clerical personnel ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 142.003 - Authority To Contract For Juvenile Probation Services
  (a) In a county that does not have a sufficient number of juvenile probation cases to justify a juvenile probation department, the juvenile board or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 142.004 - Juvenile Probation Personnel
  (a) A juvenile probation officer or an employee of a juvenile probation community service restitution program is not liable for damages arising from an act ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 142.005 - Administration Of Medication; Immunity From Liability
  (a) On the adoption of policies concerning the administration of medication to juveniles by authorized employees, the juvenile board and any authorized employee of a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 150.001 - Authority Of Home-Rule Municipality To Provide Facilities For Organizations Serving The Indigent
  (a) In this section, "human services" includes the provision of housing, food, clothing, and day care services. (b) A home-rule municipality may provide publicly owned ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 150.002 - Authority Of Home-Rule Municipality To Provide Services To The Indigent
  A home-rule municipality may provide human services to the indigent. If the services are provided by contract, the amount of the contract may not exceed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0001 - Application Of Subchapter
  (a) This subchapter applies to each juvenile board created under this chapter. If a provision of this subchapter conflicts with a specific provision for a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0002 - Board Meetings
  The juvenile board shall hold regular quarterly meetings on dates set by the board and special meetings at the call of the chairman. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0003. COMPENSATION. The compensation authorized under this chapter for a judge serving on a juvenile board is in addition to all other compensation provided or allowed by law for a judge. Notwithstanding any other law, the combined salary from all state and local sources of a district judge serving on a juvenile board may not exceed an amount that is $5,000 less than the salary provided by the state for a justice of a court of appeals other than the chief justice. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, § 1, eff. Sept - 1, 1989
  Amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 3, § 7, eff. Dec. 1, 2005. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0004 - General Expenses
  The commissioners court shall pay the salaries of juvenile probation personnel and other expenses certified as necessary by the juvenile board chairman from the general ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0005 - Expenses Of Board Members And Juvenile Court
  (a) The commissioners court shall reimburse a juvenile board member for the member's reasonable and necessary job-related expenses. Reimbursable expenses include travel, lodging, training, and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0006 - Fiscal Officer
  The juvenile board shall designate a person as the board's fiscal officer. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0007 - Duties
  (a) The juvenile board shall: (1) establish a juvenile probation department and employ a chief probation officer who meets the standards set by the Texas ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0008 - Personnel
  (a) The chief juvenile probation officer may, within the budget adopted by the board, employ: (1) assistant officers who meet the standards set by the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0009 - Transportation
  (a) This section applies only in a county with a population of 190,000 or less. (b) The commissioners court may provide each juvenile probation officer ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0010 - Advisory Council
  (a) A juvenile board may appoint an advisory council consisting of the number of citizen members determined appropriate by the board. To the extent available ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0011 - Local Youth Boot Camps; Contracts With Private Vendors
  (a) The juvenile board or local probation department may establish a youth boot camp and employ necessary personnel to operate the camp. (b) The juvenile ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0012 - Budget
  The juvenile board shall prepare a budget for the juvenile probation department and the other facilities and programs under the jurisdiction of the juvenile board. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0013 - Immunity From Liability
  (a) A member of a juvenile board is not liable for damages arising from an act or omission committed while performing duties as a board ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0014 - Indemnification By State
  The state shall indemnify a juvenile board member in the same manner and under the same conditions that it indemnifies an officer of a state ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0031 - Application Of Subchapter
  This subchapter does not apply to a county that is served by a juvenile board created under Subchapter C or D. Added by Acts 1989, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0032 - Composition Of Juvenile Board
  The juvenile board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in the county, and the judges of any statutory courts designated as a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0033 - Chairman
  The juvenile board shall select one of its members to act as chairman. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, § 1, eff. Sept. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0034 - Compensation Of Board Members
  (a) Service on a juvenile board by a judge is an additional duty of office. (b) The commissioners court may reasonably compensate each member of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0035 - Expenses Of Board Members
  The county shall reimburse a juvenile board member for the member's actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing official duties on the board. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0036 - Joint Operation
  (a) The juvenile boards of two or more counties that are adjacent to or in close proximity to each other may agree to operate together. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0037 - Funds
  (a) The board may accept state aid and grants or gifts from other political subdivisions of the state or associations for the sole purpose of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0038 - Salaries And Expenses
  (a) The juvenile board shall pay the salaries of juvenile probation department personnel and other expenses required to provide adequate services to children from the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0039 - Transportation
  The juvenile board shall provide the juvenile probation officers with transportation or an automobile allowance for use of a personal automobile on official business. Added ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0040 - Application Of General Juvenile Board Provisions
  Sections 152.0002, 152.0004, 152.0005, and 152.0009 do not apply to a juvenile board operating under this subchapter. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 352, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0051 - Composition Of Juvenile Board
  The juvenile board of a county that has a family district court is composed of: (1) the county judge; (2) the judge of each family ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0052 - Chairman
  The members of the juvenile board shall select a family district court judge to serve as chairman of the board unless the county has only ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0053 - Compensation
  The commissioners court may compensate each juvenile board member for the member's duties performed on the juvenile board. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0054 - Provision Of Physical Facilities
  The commissioners court shall provide the physical facilities necessary to operate the juvenile board on the board's recommendation. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0055 - Effect On Certain Juvenile Boards
  This subchapter does not affect the composition or organization of a juvenile board existing on September 1, 1977. Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0071 - Anderson County
  (a) The juvenile board of Anderson County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Anderson County, and the criminal district attorney of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0081 - Andrews County
  (a) The Andrews County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Andrews County, and the county attorney of Andrews County. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0091 - Angelina County
  (a) The Angelina County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the judges of the statutory county courts, and the district judges in Angelina ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0101 - Aransas County
  (a) The juvenile board of Aransas County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Aransas County, and the judge of the county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0131 - Atascosa County
  (a) The juvenile board of Atascosa County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Atascosa County. (b) The commissioners court shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0141 - Austin County
  (a) The juvenile board of Austin County is composed of the county judge, the judges of the statutory county courts, and a judge of a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0151 - Bailey County
  (a) The juvenile board of Bailey and Parmer counties is composed of the county judge, the district judges in the counties, and the judge of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0161 - Bandera County
  (a) The juvenile board of Bandera County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Bandera County. (b) The commissioners court shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0181 - Baylor County
  (a) Baylor County is included in the 50th Judicial District Juvenile Board. The juvenile board is composed of the judge of the 50th Judicial District ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0191 - Bee County
  (a) The juvenile board of Bee County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Bee County. (b) The commissioners court may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0201 - Bell County
  (a) The Bell County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Bell County, and the judge of each county court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0211 - Bexar County
  (a) The juvenile board of Bexar County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Bexar County. (b) The commissioners court shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0212 - Bexar County Institutions
  (a) The juvenile board of Bexar County shall appoint a person to supervise the county facilities under the jurisdiction of the juvenile board. The supervisor ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0213 - Collection And Disbursement Of Support Payments In Bexar County
  (a) The juvenile board of Bexar County may designate the district clerk or the juvenile probation officer to collect and disburse court-ordered child or spousal ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0221 - Blanco County
  (a) The Blanco County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Blanco County. (b) The judge of the 33rd ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0231 - Borden County
  (a) Borden County is included in the 132nd Judicial District Juvenile Board. The juvenile board is composed of the county judge and the district judges ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0241 - Bosque County
  (a) Bosque County is included in the Bosque, Comanche, and Hamilton counties juvenile board. The juvenile board is composed of: (1) the county judge in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0251 - Bowie County
  (a) The Bowie County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges, and the judge of each statutory county court in Bowie ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0261 - Brazoria County
  (a) The juvenile board of Brazoria County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Brazoria County, and the judge of each county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0262 - Compensation Of Juvenile Judge In Brazoria County
  (a) The Commissioners Court of Brazoria County may pay the juvenile judge additional annual compensation of not more than $1,500 for serving as the judge ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0263 - Brazoria County Child Support Office
  (a) The judges of the district courts in Brazoria County may establish a child support office in the county juvenile office to collect and disburse ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0264 - Brazoria County Child Support Service Fee
  (a) The Brazoria County child support office shall assess a monthly fee of not more than $10 for collecting and disbursing child support payments that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0271 - Brazos County
  (a) The Brazos County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Brazos County, the judge of each county court at ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0281 - Brewster County
  (a) The Brewster County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Brewster County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0291 - Briscoe County
  (a) Briscoe County is included in the 110th Judicial District Juvenile Board. The juvenile board is composed of the county judges, the district judges in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0301 - Brooks County
  (a) The juvenile board of Brooks County is composed of the judges of the county and district courts in the county. The board must have ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0331 - Burnet County
  (a) The Burnet County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Burnet County. (b) The judge of the 33rd ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0341 - Caldwell County
  (a) The juvenile board of Caldwell County is composed of the county judge, the judges of the statutory county courts, and the judge of a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0351 - Calhoun County
  (a) The juvenile board of Calhoun County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Calhoun County, and the judge of each county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0371 - Cameron County
  (a) The juvenile board of Cameron County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Cameron County, and the judge of each county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0372 - Cameron County Institutions
  (a) The juvenile board of Cameron County controls and supervises each county facility used for the detention of juveniles. (b) The juvenile board by majority ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0373 - Collection And Disbursement Of Support Payments In Cameron County
  (a) The juvenile board of Cameron County may require a juvenile probation officer to collect and disburse child support payments that are required by court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0381 - Camp County
  (a) Camp County is included in the Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus Counties Juvenile Board. The juvenile board is composed of the county judges, the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0391 - Carson County
  (a) The Carson County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Carson County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0401 - Cass County
  (a) The Cass County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Cass County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0411 - Castro County
  (a) The juvenile board of Castro and Swisher counties is composed of the county judges, the district judges in Castro and Swisher counties, and the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0421 - Chambers County
  (a) The Chambers County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Chambers County, and the judge of any statutory county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0431 - Cherokee County
  (a) The Cherokee County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Cherokee County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0441 - Childress County
  (a) The Childress County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Childress County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0461 - Cochran County
  (a) The Cochran County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judge in Cochran County, and the judge of any statutory court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0471 - Coke County
  (a) The juvenile board of Coke County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Coke County. (b) The commissioners court may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0481 - Coleman County
  (a) The Coleman County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges having jurisdiction in Coleman County. (b) The juvenile court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0491 - Collin County
  (a) The juvenile board of Collin County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Collin County, and the judge of each county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0492 - Collin County Support Payment Collection
  (a) The juvenile board of Collin County may appoint the district court clerk in Collin County to administer support payments for Collin County. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0501 - Collingsworth County
  (a) The Collingsworth County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Collingsworth County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0511 - Colorado County
  (a) The Colorado County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Colorado County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0521 - Comal County
  (a) The Comal County Juvenile Board is composed of: (1) the county judge; (2) the judge of each county court at law in the county; ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0522 - Comal County Juvenile Placement Special Fund
  (a) A person who files a civil suit in a district or statutory county court in Comal County shall pay to the clerk of the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0531 - Comanche County
  (a) Comanche County is included in the Bosque, Comanche, and Hamilton counties juvenile board. The juvenile board is composed of: (1) the county judge in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0541 - Concho County
  (a) The juvenile board of Concho County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Concho County. (b) The juvenile court judge ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0551 - Cooke County
  (a) The Cooke County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Cooke County, and the judge of any statutory court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0561 - Coryell County
  (a) The juvenile board of Coryell County is composed of the county judge, the district judge or judges whose district includes Coryell County, and the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0571 - Cottle County
  (a) Cottle County is included in the 50th Judicial District Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0181 applies to the 50th Judicial District Juvenile Board. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0581 - Crane County
  (a) The Crane County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Crane County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0591 - Crockett County
  (a) The Crockett County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Crockett County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0601 - Crosby County
  (a) The Crosby County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Crosby County, and one public member appointed by the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0611 - Culberson County
  (a) The Culberson-Hudspeth Counties Juvenile Board is composed of the county judges and the district judges in Culberson and Hudspeth counties. (b) The juvenile board ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0621 - Dallam County
  (a) The Dallam County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Dallam County, the judge of any statutory county court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0631 - Dallas County
  (a) The juvenile board of Dallas County is composed of: (1) the county judge; (2) one county commissioner appointed by the commissioners court; (3) each ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0632 - Dallas County Director Of Juvenile Services And Juvenile Probation Department
  (a) The director of juvenile services in Dallas County is the chief administrative officer for the juvenile probation department and all facilities and programs under ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0633 - Dallas County District And County Courts Administrator And Court Services Department
  (a) The district and county courts administrator is the chief administrative officer of the court services department of Dallas County. (b) The local administrative district ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.06331 - Dallas County Domestic Relations Office
  (a) The domestic relations office of Dallas County is established. Except to the extent of a conflict with this section, Chapter 203, Family Code, applies ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.06332 - Dallas County Criminal District Courts Administrator
  (a) The criminal district courts administrator is the chief administrative officer of the criminal district courts in Dallas County. (b) The judges of the district ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0636 - Certificate Of Indebtedness For Facilities
  (a) Certificates of indebtedness issued and sold by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County to acquire property and to construct, enlarge, furnish, equip, and repair ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0641 - Dawson County
  (a) The juvenile board of Dawson County is composed of: (1) the county judge and the district judges in Dawson County; (2) the superintendent of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0651 - Deaf Smith County
  (a) The Deaf Smith County Juvenile Board is composed of: (1) the county judge; (2) two persons appointed by the Hereford City Commission; (3) two ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0671 - Denton County
  (a) The Denton County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Denton County, and the judge of any statutory court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0681 - De Witt County
  (a) The juvenile board of De Witt County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in De Witt County. (b) The commissioners ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0691 - Dickens County
  (a) Dickens County is included in the 110th Judicial District Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0291 applies to the 110th Judicial District Juvenile Board. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0711 - Donley County
  (a) The Donley County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judges and the district judges in Donley County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0721 - Duval County
  (a) The Duval County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judge in Duval County, and a citizen of Duval County appointed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0731 - Eastland County
  (a) The Eastland County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the judge of the 91st Judicial District, the criminal district attorney, and the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0741 - Ector County
  (a) The Ector County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Ector County, and the judge of each county court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0742 - Compensation Of Juvenile Court Judge
  (a) If designated as the juvenile court judge, the judge of the County Court at Law of Ector County may be paid additional annual compensation ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0751 - Edwards County
  (a) The juvenile board of Edwards County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Edwards County. (b) The commissioners court may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0761 - Ellis County
  (a) The Ellis County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Ellis County, and the judge of each statutory court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0771 - El Paso County
  (a) The juvenile board of El Paso County is composed of: (1) the county judge; (2) each family district court judge; (3) each juvenile court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0772 - El Paso County Institutions
  (a) The juvenile board of El Paso County shall appoint a person to supervise the county facilities under the jurisdiction of the juvenile board. The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0773 - Collection And Disbursement Of Support Payments In El Paso County
  (a) The juvenile board of El Paso County may designate the district clerk or the juvenile probation officer to collect and disburse court-ordered child or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0791 - Falls County
  (a) Falls County is part of the Milam, Robertson, Falls Counties Juvenile Board. The juvenile board is composed of the county judges, the district judges ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0801 - Fannin County
  (a) The Fannin County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Fannin County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0811 - Fayette County
  (a) The juvenile board of Fayette County is composed of the county judge and the judge of a district court in Fayette County as determined ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0821 - Fisher County
  (a) Fisher County is included in the Fisher, Mitchell, and Nolan counties juvenile board. The juvenile board is composed of: (1) a county judge from ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0831 - Floyd County
  (a) Floyd County is included in the 110th Judicial District Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0291 applies to the 110th Judicial District Juvenile Board. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0841 - Foard County
  (a) Foard County is included in the 46th Judicial District Juvenile Board. The juvenile board is composed of: (1) the county judges of Foard, Hardeman, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0851 - Fort Bend County
  (a) The juvenile board of Fort Bend County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Fort Bend County, and the judge of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0852 - Fort Bend County Child Support Office
  (a) The judges of the district courts in Fort Bend County may establish a child support office in the county juvenile office to collect and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0853 - Fort Bend County Child Support Service Fee
  (a) The Fort Bend County child support office shall assess a monthly fee of not more than $10 for collecting and disbursing child support payments ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0881 - Frio County
  (a) The juvenile board of Frio County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Frio County. (b) The commissioners court shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0901 - Galveston County
  (a) The Galveston County Juvenile Board is composed of: (1) the county judge; (2) the district judges in Galveston County; (3) the judge of each ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0902 - Galveston County Institutions
  (a) The juvenile board of Galveston County controls and supervises each county facility used for the detention of juveniles. (b) The juvenile board by majority ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0903 - Collection And Disbursement Of Support Payments In Galveston County
  (a) The juvenile board of Galveston County may require a juvenile probation officer to collect and disburse child support payments that are required by court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0911 - Garza County
  (a) The Garza County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Garza County, and the judge of any statutory court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0921 - Gillespie County
  (a) The juvenile board of Gillespie County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Gillespie County. (b) The commissioners court shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0931 - Glasscock County
  (a) Glasscock County is included in the 118th Judicial District Juvenile Board. The juvenile board is composed of the county judges and the district judges ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0941 - Goliad County
  (a) The juvenile board of Goliad County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Goliad County. (b) The commissioners court may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0951 - Gonzales County
  (a) The Gonzales County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Gonzales County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0961 - Gray County
  (a) The Gray County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Gray County. (b) The county judge is the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0971 - Grayson County
  (a) The juvenile board of Grayson County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Grayson County. (b) The juvenile court judge ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0981 - Gregg County
  (a) The Gregg County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Gregg County, and the judge of each county court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.0991 - Grimes County
  (a) The juvenile board of Grimes County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Grimes County. (b) The commissioners court shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1001 - Guadalupe County
  (a) The Guadalupe County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Guadalupe County. The county judge may add the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1011 - Hale County
  (a) The juvenile board of Hale County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Hale County, and the judge of any statutory ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1021 - Hall County
  (a) The Hall County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judges and the district judges in Hall County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1031 - Hamilton County
  (a) Hamilton County is included in the Bosque, Comanche, and Hamilton counties juvenile board. The juvenile board is composed of: (1) the county judge in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1041 - Hansford County
  (a) The Hansford County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Hansford County, and the judge of any statutory county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1051 - Hardeman County
  (a) Hardeman County is included in the 46th Judicial District Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0841 applies to the 46th Judicial District Juvenile Board. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1061 - Hardin County
  (a) The Hardin County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Hardin County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1071 - Harris County
  (a) The juvenile board of Harris County is composed of: (1) the county judge; (2) the juvenile court judges; (3) one judge of a district ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1072 - Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
  (a) The Harris County chief probation officer is the chief administrative officer of the juvenile probation department and the director of the county institutions under ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1073 - Harris County Children's Protective Services Board
  (a) In this section: (1) "Board" means the Harris County Children's Protective Services Board. (2) "Director" means the highest administrative officer who is responsible to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1074 - Harris County Child Support Department
  (a) The Harris County Commissioners Court may create a child support department to receive, disburse, and record payments of restitution and child and spousal support ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1076 - Certificate Of Indebtedness For Facilities
  (a) Certificates of indebtedness issued and sold by the commissioners court of Harris County to acquire property and to construct, enlarge, furnish, equip, and repair ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1081 - Harrison County
  (a) The Harrison County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Harrison County, and the judge of each county court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1091 - Hartley County
  (a) The Hartley County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Hartley County, and the judge of any statutory court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1101 - Haskell County
  (a) The juvenile board of Haskell County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Haskell County, and the judge of any statutory ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1111 - Hays County
  (a) The juvenile board of Hays County is composed of the county judge, the district judge of the 22nd judicial district, the judges of the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1121 - Hemphill County
  (a) The Hemphill County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Hemphill County. (b) The juvenile board shall select ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1131 - Henderson County
  (a) The juvenile board of Henderson County is composed of: (1) the county judge; (2) the judges of the 3rd, 173rd, and 392nd judicial districts; ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1141 - Hidalgo County
  (a) The Hidalgo County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Hidalgo County. (b) The commissioners court may pay ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1142 - Hidalgo County Court Conference Committee
  (a) A law enforcement officer in Hidalgo County may refer to the court conference committee a child who: (1) has been charged with a Class ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1151 - Hill County
  (a) The juvenile board of Hill County is composed of the county judge, the statutory county court judges, and the district judges in Hill County. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1161 - Hockley County
  (a) The Hockley County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judge in Hockley County, the judge of any statutory court designated ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1182 - Compensation Of Juvenile Court Judge
  (a) The commissioners court shall pay the juvenile court judge of Hopkins County an annual salary set by the commissioners court at not less than ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1191 - Houston County
  (a) The juvenile board of Houston County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Houston County, the county attorney, and each county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1201 - Howard County
  (a) Howard County is included in the 118th Judicial District Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0931 applies to the 118th Judicial District Juvenile Board. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1211 - Hudspeth County
  (a) The Culberson-Hudspeth Counties Juvenile Board is composed of the county judges and the district judges in Culberson and Hudspeth counties. (b) Section 152.0611 applies ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1221 - Hunt County
  (a) The Hunt County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Hunt County, and the judge of the county court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1231 - Hutchinson County
  (a) The Hutchinson County Juvenile Board is composed of: (1) the county judge and the district judges in Hutchinson County; (2) one member appointed by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1241 - Irion County
  (a) The juvenile board of Irion County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Irion County. (b) The commissioners court may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1251 - Jack County
  (a) The juvenile board in Jack and Wise counties is composed of the county judges, the district judges in Jack and Wise counties, and the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1261 - Jackson County
  (a) The juvenile board of Jackson County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Jackson County. (b) The commissioners court may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1271 - Jasper County
  (a) Jasper County is included in the East Texas Juvenile Board. The juvenile board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1281 - Jeff Davis County
  (a) The Jeff Davis County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Jeff Davis County. (b) The juvenile court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1291 - Jefferson County
  (a) The juvenile board of Jefferson County is composed of the county judge and the district and criminal district judges in Jefferson County. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1292 - Jefferson County Institutions
  (a) The juvenile board of Jefferson County controls and supervises each county facility used for the detention of juveniles. (b) The juvenile board by majority ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1293 - Collection And Disbursement Of Support Payments In Jefferson County
  (a) The juvenile board of Jefferson County may require a juvenile probation officer to collect and disburse child support payments that are required by court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1321 - Johnson County
  (a) The juvenile board of Johnson County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Johnson County, and the judge of each county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1322 - Johnson County Support Payment Collection
  (a) The juvenile board of Johnson County may appoint the district clerk in Johnson County to administer support payments for Johnson County. (b) The juvenile ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1331 - Jones County
  (a) The Jones County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Jones County, and the judge of each statutory court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1341 - Karnes County
  (a) The juvenile board of Karnes County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Karnes County. (b) The commissioners court shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1351 - Kaufman County
  (a) The Kaufman County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the judges of the county courts at law of Kaufman County, the district ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1361 - Kendall County
  (a) The juvenile board of Kendall County is composed of the county judge, the judge of the county court at law, and the district judges ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1371 - Kenedy County
  (a) The juvenile board of Kenedy County is composed of the judges of the county and district courts in the county. The board must have ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1391 - Kerr County
  (a) The juvenile board of Kerr County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Kerr County. (b) The commissioners court shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1401 - Kimble County
  (a) The Kimble County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Kimble County. (b) The juvenile board shall elect ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1411 - King County
  (a) King County is included in the 50th Judicial District Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0181 applies to the 50th Judicial District Juvenile Board. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1421 - Kinney County
  (a) The juvenile board of Kinney County is composed of the county judge and district judges in Kinney County. (b) The commissioners court may pay ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1431 - Kleberg County
  (a) The juvenile board of Kleberg County is composed of the judges of the county and district courts in the county. The board must have ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1441 - Knox County
  (a) Knox County is included in the 50th Judicial District Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0181 applies to the 50th Judicial District Juvenile Board. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1451 - Lamar County
  (a) The Lamar County Juvenile Board is composed of: (1) the county judge; (2) the statutory county court at law judge; (3) the district judges ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1461 - Lamb County
  (a) The Lamb County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Lamb County, and the judge of any statutory court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1471 - Lampasas County
  (a) The Lampasas County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Lampasas County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1481 - La Salle County
  (a) The juvenile board of La Salle County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in La Salle County. (b) The commissioners ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1491 - Lavaca County
  (a) The Lavaca County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Lavaca County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1511 - Leon County
  Text of subsec. (a) as amended by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 531, § 1 and ch. 1352, § 26 (a) The juvenile board ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1521 - Liberty County
  (a) The Liberty County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and at least two citizens of Liberty County appointed by the county judge ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1541 - Lipscomb County
  (a) The Lipscomb County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Lipscomb County. (b) The juvenile board shall select ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1551 - Live Oak County
  (a) The juvenile board of Live Oak County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Live Oak County. (b) The commissioners ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1561 - Llano County
  (a) The Llano County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Llano County. (b) The judge of the 33rd ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1581 - Lubbock County
  (a) The juvenile board of Lubbock County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Lubbock County. (b) The commissioners court may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1582 - Lubbock County Institutions
  (a) The juvenile board of Lubbock County controls and supervises each county facility used for the detention of juveniles. (b) The juvenile board by majority ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1583 - Collection And Disbursement Of Support Payments In Lubbock County
  (a) The juvenile board of Lubbock County may require a juvenile probation officer to collect and disburse child support payments that are required by court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1591 - Lynn County
  (a) The Lynn County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Lynn County, and the judge of each statutory court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1601 - Mcculloch County
  (a) The McCulloch County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in McCulloch County. (b) The juvenile board shall elect ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1611 - Mclennan County
  (a) The McLennan County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in McLennan County. (b) The juvenile board shall hold ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1612 - Compensation Of County, District, And County Court At Law Judges
  (a) The Commissioners Court of McLennan County shall annually supplement the salaries of the judges of the county and county court at law in an ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1621 - Mcmullen County
  (a) The juvenile board of McMullen County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in McMullen County. (b) The commissioners court may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1631 - Madison County
  (a) The juvenile board of Madison County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Madison County. (b) The commissioners court shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1641 - Marion County
  (a) Marion County is included in the Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus Counties Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0381 applies to the Camp, Marion, Morris, and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1642 - Marion County
  (a) The Marion County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judges and the district judges in Marion County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1651 - Martin County
  (a) Martin County is included in the 118th Judicial District Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0931 applies to the 118th Judicial District Juvenile Board. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1661 - Mason County
  (a) The Mason County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Mason County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1671 - Matagorda County
  (a) The juvenile board of Matagorda County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Matagorda County. (b) The commissioners court shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1672 - Compensation Of Juvenile Judge In Matagorda County
  (a) The Commissioners Court of Matagorda County may pay the juvenile judge additional annual compensation of not more than $1,500 for serving as the judge ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1673 - Matagorda County Child Support Office
  (a) The judges of the district courts in Matagorda County may establish a child support office in the county juvenile office to collect and disburse ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1674 - Matagorda County Child Support Service Fee
  (a) The Matagorda County child support office shall assess a monthly fee of not more than $10 for collecting and disbursing child support payments that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1691 - Medina County
  (a) The juvenile board of Medina County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Medina County, and the judge of each county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1701 - Menard County
  (a) The Menard County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Menard County. (b) The juvenile board shall elect ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1711 - Midland County
  (a) The Midland County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Midland County, and the judge of each county court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1721 - Milam County
  (a) Milam County is part of the Milam, Robertson, Falls Counties Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0791 applies to the Milam, Robertson, Falls Counties Juvenile Board. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1741 - Mitchell County
  (a) Mitchell County is included in the Fisher, Mitchell, and Nolan counties juvenile board. The juvenile board is composed of: (1) a county judge from ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1752 - Montague County Child Support Division
  (a) The child support division in the Montague County Probation Department shall provide assistance to the district clerk in collecting child or spousal support payments. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1753 - Montague County Probation Department Legal Officer
  The county attorney of Montague County is the legal officer for the Montague County Probation Department. If the county attorney fails, refuses, or declines to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1761 - Montgomery County
  (a) The juvenile board of Montgomery County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Montgomery County, and the judge of each county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1771 - Moore County
  (a) The Moore County Juvenile Board is composed of: (1) the county judge; and (2) six persons appointed by the Moore County Commissioners Court. (b) ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1781 - Morris County
  (a) Morris County is included in the Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus Counties Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0381 applies to the Camp, Marion, Morris, and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1782 - Morris County
  (a) The Morris County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Morris County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1791 - Motley County
  (a) Motley County is included in the 110th Judicial District Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0291 applies to the 110th Judicial District Juvenile Board. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1801 - Nacogdoches County
  (a) The Nacogdoches County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Nacogdoches County, and the judge of each county court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1811 - Navarro County
  (a) The juvenile board of Navarro County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Navarro County, and the criminal district attorney. The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1812 - Additional Compensation Of Juvenile Court Judge
  (a) The Commissioners Court of Navarro County shall pay the district judge of the 13th Judicial District an annual salary of $4,000 for serving as ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1821 - Newton County
  (a) Newton County is included in the East Texas Juvenile Board. (b) Sections 152.1271(a), (b), (d), (e), and (f) apply to the juvenile board in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1831 - Nolan County
  (a) Nolan County is included in the Fisher, Mitchell, and Nolan counties juvenile board. The juvenile board is composed of: (1) a county judge from ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1841 - Nueces County
  (a) The juvenile board of Nueces County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Nueces County, and the judge of the County ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1842 - Nueces County Institutions
  (a) The juvenile board of Nueces County controls and supervises each county facility used for the detention of juveniles. (b) The juvenile board may adopt ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1843 - Collection And Disbursement Of Support Payments In Nueces County
  (a) The juvenile board of Nueces County may require a juvenile probation officer to collect and disburse child support payments that are required by court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1844 - Child Support Service Fee In Nueces County
  (a) The Commissioners Court of Nueces County by order may provide for the collection of a monthly child support service fee in an amount set ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1871 - Orange County
  (a) The Orange County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Orange County, and the judge of any statutory county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1872 - Orange County Child Support Office And Support Fee
  (a) The Orange County Juvenile Board shall establish a child support office and appoint a child support collector to collect and disburse child support payments ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1873 - Adoption And Contempt Fees In Orange County
  (a) Each person who files a divorce case in Orange County shall pay to the clerk of the district court a filing fee of not ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1874 - Orange County Adoption Investigation Fund
  (a) A person who files an adoption case in a court in Orange County shall pay to the district clerk a filing fee of not ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1881 - Palo Pinto County
  (a) The Palo Pinto County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Palo Pinto County. (b) The juvenile court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1891 - Panola County
  (a) The Panola County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Panola County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1901 - Parker County
  (a) The juvenile board of Parker County is composed of the county judge, the statutory county court judges, and the district judges in Parker County. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1911 - Parmer County
  (a) The juvenile board of Bailey and Parmer counties is composed of the county judge, the district judges in the counties, and the judge of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1921 - Pecos County
  (a) The Pecos County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Pecos County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1931 - Polk County
  (a) The juvenile board of Polk County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Polk County, and the judge of each county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1941 - Potter County
  (a) The juvenile board of Potter County is composed of the county judge, the district and family district judges in Potter County, and the judge ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1951 - Presidio County
  (a) The Presidio County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Presidio County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1971 - Randall County
  (a) The Randall County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the county court at law judges, and the district judges in Randall County. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1981 - Reagan County
  (a) The Reagan County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Reagan County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.1991 - Real County
  (a) The juvenile board of Real County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Real County. (b) The commissioners court may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2001 - Red River County
  (a) The Red River County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in the county. (b) The commissioners court may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2021 - Refugio County
  (a) The juvenile board of Refugio County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Refugio County. (b) The commissioners court may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2031 - Roberts County
  (a) The Roberts County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Roberts County. (b) The juvenile board shall select ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2041 - Robertson County
  (a) Robertson County is part of the Milam, Robertson, Falls Counties Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0791 applies to the Milam, Robertson, Falls Counties Juvenile Board. ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2051 - Rockwall County
  (a) The Rockwall County Juvenile Board is composed of: (1) the judge of the County Court at Law of Rockwall County; (2) the district judge ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2061 - Runnels County
  (a) The Runnels County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the judge of the 119th Judicial District, and the district attorney. (b) The ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2071 - Rusk County
  (a) The Rusk County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Rusk County, and the judge of each county court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2081 - Sabine County
  (a) Sabine County is included in the East Texas Juvenile Board. (b) Sections 152.1271(a), (b), (d), (e), and (f) apply to the juvenile board in ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2091 - San Augustine County
  (a) San Augustine County is included in the East Texas Juvenile Board. (b) Sections 152.1271(a), (b), (d), (e), and (f) apply to the juvenile board ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2101 - San Jacinto County
  (a) The juvenile board of San Jacinto County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in San Jacinto County, and the judge of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2111 - San Patricio County
  (a) The juvenile board of San Patricio County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in San Patricio County, and the judge of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2121 - San Saba County
  (a) The San Saba County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in San Saba County. (b) The judge of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2131 - Schleicher County
  (a) The juvenile board of Schleicher County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Schleicher County. (b) The commissioners court may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2141 - Scurry County
  (a) Scurry County is included in the 132nd Judicial District Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0231 applies to the 132nd Judicial District Juvenile Board. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2151 - Shackelford County
  (a) The Shackelford County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Shackelford County, and the judge of any statutory court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2171 - Sherman County
  (a) The Sherman County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Sherman County, and the judge of any statutory court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2181 - Smith County
  (a) The Smith County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Smith County, and the judge of each county court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2182 - Smith County Child Support Office
  (a) The Smith County Juvenile Board may establish a child support office in the district clerk's office to collect and disburse child support payments that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2183 - Smith County Child Support Service Fee
  (a) The court may allow the child support office to assess a monthly fee of not more than $2.50 for collecting and disbursing child support ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2191 - Somervell County
  (a) The juvenile board of Somervell County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Somervell County. (b) The juvenile court judge ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2201 - Starr County
  (a) The Starr County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Starr County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2221 - Sterling County
  (a) The juvenile board of Sterling County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Sterling County. (b) The commissioners court may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2241 - Sutton County
  (a) The Sutton County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Sutton County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2251 - Swisher County
  (a) The juvenile board of Castro and Swisher counties is composed of the county judges, the district judges in Castro and Swisher counties, and the ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2261 - Tarrant County
  (a) The juvenile board of Tarrant County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Tarrant County. (b) If the chief juvenile ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2262 - Tarrant County Institutions
  (a) The juvenile board of Tarrant County shall appoint a person to supervise the county facilities under the jurisdiction of the juvenile board. The supervisor ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2263 - Collection And Disbursement Of Support Payments In Tarrant County
  (a) The juvenile board of Tarrant County may designate the district clerk or the juvenile probation officer to collect and disburse court-ordered child or spousal ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2264 - Tarrant County Criminal Court Administrator
  (a) Subject to the approval of the commissioners court, the judges of the district and county courts in Tarrant County that give preference to criminal ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2271 - Taylor County
  (a) The juvenile board of Taylor County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Taylor County, and the judge of each statutory ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2281 - Terrell County
  (a) The juvenile board of Terrell County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Terrell County. (b) The commissioners court may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2291 - Terry County
  (a) The Terry County Juvenile Board is composed of the: (1) county judge; (2) district judges in Terry County; (3) juvenile court judge; (4) Brownfield ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2301 - Throckmorton County
  (a) The juvenile board of Throckmorton County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Throckmorton County, and the judge of each statutory ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2311 - Titus County
  (a) Titus County is included in the Camp, Marion, Morris, and Titus Counties Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0381 applies to the Camp, Marion, Morris, and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2312 - Titus County
  (a) The Titus County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Titus County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2321 - Tom Green County
  (a) The juvenile board of Tom Green County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Tom Green County. (b) The juvenile ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2331 - Travis County
  (a) The Travis County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Travis County. (b) The commissioners court shall pay ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2332 - Collection And Disbursement Of Support Payments In Travis County
  (a) The juvenile board of Travis County may designate the chief probation officer to collect and disburse child and spousal support payments that are required ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2341 - Trinity County
  (a) The juvenile board of Trinity County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Trinity County, and the judge of each county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2351 - Tyler County
  (a) The Tyler County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Tyler County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2361 - Upshur County
  (a) The Upshur County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Upshur County, and the judges of any statutory court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2371 - Upton County
  (a) The Upton County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Upton County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2381 - Uvalde County
  (a) The juvenile board of Uvalde County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Uvalde County. (b) The commissioners court may ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2391 - Val Verde County
  (a) The juvenile board of Val Verde County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Val Verde County. (b) The commissioners ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2401 - Van Zandt County
  (a) The Van Zandt County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the criminal district attorney of Van Zandt County, and the judge of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2411 - Victoria County
  (a) The juvenile board of Victoria County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Victoria County, and the judge of each county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2421 - Walker County
  (a) The juvenile board of Walker County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Walker County, and the judge of each county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2431 - Waller County
  (a) The juvenile board of Waller County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Waller County, and the judge of each county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2441 - Ward County
  (a) The Ward County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Ward County, and the judge of any statutory court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2451 - Washington County
  (a) The juvenile board of Washington County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Washington County, and the judge of each county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2461 - Webb County
  (a) The Webb County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in the county, and the judge of each county court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2471 - Wharton County
  (a) The juvenile board of Wharton County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Wharton County, and the judge of each county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2472 - Compensation Of Juvenile Judge In Wharton County
  (a) The Commissioners Court of Wharton County may pay the juvenile judge additional annual compensation of not more than $1,500 for serving as the judge ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2473 - Wharton County Child Support Office
  (a) The judges of the district courts in Wharton County may establish a child support office in the county juvenile office to collect and disburse ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2474 - Wharton County Child Support Service Fee
  (a) The Wharton County child support office shall assess a monthly fee of not more than $10 for collecting and disbursing child support payments that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2491 - Wichita County
  (a) The Wichita County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Wichita County, and the judge of each statutory county ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2492 - Wichita County Institutions
  (a) The juvenile board of Wichita County controls and supervises each county facility used for the detention of juveniles. (b) The family court services department ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2496 - Wichita County Adoption Investigation Fund
  (a) A person who files an adoption case in a district court in Wichita County shall pay to the district clerk a filing fee of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2501 - Wilbarger County
  (a) Wilbarger County is included in the 46th Judicial District Juvenile Board. (b) Section 152.0841 applies to the 46th Judicial District Juvenile Board. Added by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2511 - Willacy County
  (a) The juvenile board of Willacy County is composed of the judges of the county and district courts in the county. The board must have ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2521 - Williamson County
  (a) The juvenile board of Williamson County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in the county, and the judges of any ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2531 - Wilson County
  (a) The juvenile board of Wilson County is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Wilson County. (b) The commissioners court shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2541 - Winkler County
  (a) The Winkler County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge and the district judges in Winkler County. (b) The juvenile court judge is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2551 - Wise County
  (a) Wise County is included in the juvenile board in Jack and Wise counties. (b) Section 152.1251 applies to the juvenile board in Jack and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2561 - Wood County
  (a) The juvenile board of Wood County is composed of the county judge, the district judges in the county, and the judge of any statutory ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 152.2571 - Yoakum County
  (a) The Yoakum County Juvenile Board is composed of the county judge, the district judges in Yoakum County, and the judge of any statutory court ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.001 - Definitions
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. In this chapter: ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.002 - Agency
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The department is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.003 - Sunset Provision
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The department is ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.021 - Aging And Disability Services Council
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The Aging ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.022 - Appointments
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) Appointments to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.023 - Training Program For Council Members
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) A person ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.024 - Terms
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) Council members ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.025 - Vacancy
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The governor by ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.026 - Presiding Officer; Other Officers; Meetings
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The governor ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.027 - Reimbursement For Expenses
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. A council member ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.028 - Public Interest Information And Complaints
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The commissioner, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.029 - Public Access And Testimony
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The commissioner ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.030 - Policymaking And Management Responsibilities
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The executive commissioner, ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.031 - Annual Report
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The commissioner ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.032 - Offices
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The department shall ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.051 - Commissioner
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The executive ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.052 - Personnel
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The department ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.053 - Information About Qualifications And Standards Of Conduct
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The commissioner or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.054 - Merit Pay
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. Subject to rules ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.055 - Career Ladder
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The commissioner or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.056 - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) Subject to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.057 - State Employee Incentive Program
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The commissioner or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.071 - General Powers And Duties Of Department
  The department is responsible for administering human services programs for the aging and disabled, including: (1) administering and coordinating programs to provide community-based care and ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.072 - Information Regarding Complaints
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. (a) The department ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.073 - Rules
  Text of section effective on date the commissioner of aging and disability services is appointed. See Historical and Statutory Notes, post. The executive commissioner ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.074 - Competitive Grant Program
  (a) The department shall establish a competitive grant program that promotes innovation in the delivery of aging and disability services and improves the quality of ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.101 - Guardianship Services
  (a) The department shall file an application under Section 682 or 875, Texas Probate Code, to be appointed guardian of the person or estate, or ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.102 - Referral To Guardianship Program, Court, Or Other Person
  (a) If the department becomes aware of a guardianship program, private professional guardian, or other person willing and able to provide the guardianship services that ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.103 - Contract For Guardianship Services
  If appropriate, the department may contract with a political subdivision of this state, a guardianship program as defined by Section 601, Texas Probate Code, a ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.104 - Quality Assurance Program
  The department shall develop and implement a quality assurance program for guardianship services provided by or on behalf of the department. If the department enters ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.105 - Oath
  A representative of the department shall take the oath required by the Texas Probate Code on behalf of the department if the department is appointed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.106 - Guardianship Powers And Duties
  In serving as guardian of the person or estate, or both, for an incapacitated individual, the department has all the powers granted and duties prescribed ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.107 - Exemption From Guardianship Bonds, Certain Costs, Fees, And Expenses
  (a) The department or a political subdivision of this state or state agency with which the department contracts under Section 161.103 is not required to ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.108 - Successor Guardian
  The department shall review each of the department's pending guardianship cases at least annually to determine whether a more suitable person, including a guardianship program ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.109 - Access To Records Or Documents
  (a) The department shall have access to all of the records and documents concerning an individual referred for guardianship services under this subchapter that are ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.110 - Legal Representation Of Department
  (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), (c), or (f), the prosecuting attorney representing the state in criminal cases in the county court shall represent ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.111 - Confidentiality And Disclosure Of Information
  (a) All files, reports, records, communications, or working papers used or developed by the department in the performance of duties relating to the assessment for ...
• Texas Human Resources Code Section 161.112 - Indemnification For Legal Expenses
  If a present or former employee of the department who was involved in activities related to the provision of guardianship services under this subchapter is ...

Last modified: August 11, 2007