Texas Human Resources Code Title 4, Chapter 81 - Functions Of Department Of Assistive And Rehabilitative Services Relating To Persons Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing

• Texas Section 81.001 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 4.465(a)(67), eff. April 2, 2015. (2) "Deaf" means a hearing impairment...
• Texas Section 81.0055 - Commissioner's Powers And Duties; Effect Of Conflict With Other Law
  To the extent a power or duty given to the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services by this chapter, or another law relating to services...
• Texas Section 81.006 - Duties And Powers Of Department And Executive Commissioner Under Chapter
  (a) The department shall: (1) develop and implement a statewide program of advocacy and education to ensure continuity of services to persons who are deaf,...
• Texas Section 81.007 - Board For Evaluation Of Interpreters
  (a) The department may establish a program in accordance with this section for the certification of interpreters who have reached varying levels of proficiency in...
• Texas 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 department shall notify each...
• Texas Section 81.0072 - Revocation Or Suspension Of Certificate
  (a) The department, based on the recommendation of the Board for Evaluation of Interpreters, may revoke or suspend a certificate or place a certificate holder...
• Texas 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 department...
• Texas Section 81.0074 - Provisional Certificate
  (a) The department may issue a provisional certificate to an applicant currently certified in another jurisdiction who seeks a certificate in this state and who:...
• Texas Section 81.013 - Private Outdoor Training Programs For Children Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing
  (a) The department may contract with private entities to provide for the participation of children who are deaf or hard of hearing at outdoor recreational...
• Texas Section 81.015 - Advertisement
  (a) The executive commissioner may not adopt rules restricting competitive bidding or advertising by a person regulated by the department under this chapter except to...
• Texas Section 81.016 - Contracts For Services
  (a) Before the department contracts with or provides grant funding to an agency, organization, or individual to provide direct services to persons who are deaf...
• Texas Section 81.017 - Memorandum Of Understanding
  (a) The department and each of the following agencies shall adopt a memorandum of understanding to coordinate the delivery of services to persons who are...
• Texas Section 81.019 - Symbols Or Other Forms Of Identification For Persons With Hearing Impairments
  (a) The department shall design and provide for the issuance of a symbol or other form of identification that may be attached to a motor...
• Texas Section 81.020 - Assistance Regarding Telecommunications Devices
  The department may not advertise, distribute, or publish the name or address or other related information received by the department about an individual who applies...
• Texas Section 81.021 - Specialized License Plate Program
  The department shall develop and the executive commissioner shall adopt rules and guidelines for the use of funds collected from the sale of specialized license...

Last modified: September 28, 2016