Texas Human Resources Code Title 8, Chapter 121 - Participation In Social And Economic Activities

• Texas 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 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 Section 121.002 - Definitions
  In this chapter: (1) "Assistance animal" and "service animal" mean a canine that is specially trained or equipped to help a person with a disability...
• Texas Section 121.003 - Discrimination Prohibited
  (a) Persons with disabilities have the same right as persons without disabilities to the full use and enjoyment of any public facility in the state....
• Texas Section 121.004 - Penalties For And Damages Resulting From Discrimination
  (a) A person, including a firm, association, corporation, or other public or private organization, or the agent of the person, who violates a provision of...
• Texas 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 Section 121.006 - Penalties For Improper Use Of Assistance Animals
  (a) A person who uses a service animal with a harness or leash of the type commonly used by persons with disabilities who use trained...
• Texas 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 shall issue a proclamation each year taking suitable public...
• Texas 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 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 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,...

Last modified: September 28, 2016