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TX Hum Res Code § 111.0511 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 111 - Rehabilitation Services for Certain Individuals With Disabilities|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Department|Section 111.0511. Service Delivery by Texas Workforce Commission

Sec. 111.0511.  SERVICE DELIVERY BY TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION.  The Texas Workforce Commission has primary responsibility for providing vocational rehabilitation services and other services and programs under Subtitle C, Title 4, Labor Code, notwithstanding Section 111.051 and subject to receipt of any required federal approval to administer those services and programs.  A power or duty under this chapter, including rulemaking authority, of the department, the commissioner, or the executive commissioner that is applicable to those services or programs is a power or duty of the Texas Workforce Commission with respect to those services or programs.  All other state agencies engaged in vocational rehabilitation services or related services or programs shall coordinate those activities with the Texas Workforce Commission.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1138 (S.B. 208), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2016.|
TX Hum Res Code § 111.0525 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 111 - Rehabilitation Services for Certain Individuals With Disabilities|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Department|Section 111.0525. Coordination With State Agencies

Sec. 111.0525.  COORDINATION WITH STATE AGENCIES.  (a)  Repealed by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.116(b);  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 210, Sec. 2.(b)  The department shall enter into an agreement with the Department of Aging and Disability Services and the Department of State Health Services to reduce duplication and fragmentation of employment services by defining each agency's role and responsibilities for shared client populations.(c)  The department shall establish a formal referral process with the Texas Workforce Commission to ensure that appropriate vocational rehabilitation clients are referred to and receive services provided by the Texas Workforce Commission or local workforce development boards.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 268, Sec. 32(f), eff. September 1, 2008.|Amended by  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.116(b), 2.132, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 210, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1325, Sec. 13.10, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 4.08, eff. June 14, 2005.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 268 (S.B. 10), Sec. 32(f), eff. September 1, 2008.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.392, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 111.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 111 - Rehabilitation Services for Certain Individuals With Disabilities|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Department|Section 111.053. Cooperation With the Federal Government

Sec. 111.053.  COOPERATION WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.  (a)  The department shall make agreements, arrangements, or plans to cooperate with the federal government in carrying out the purposes of this chapter and Subchapter F, Chapter 117, or of any federal statutes pertaining to rehabilitation, and to this end may adopt methods of administration that are found by the federal government to be necessary, and that are not contrary to existing state laws, for the proper and efficient operation of the agreements, arrangements, or plans for rehabilitation.(b)  To the extent resources are made available by the federal government, the department may make agreements, arrangements, or plans to cooperate with the federal government in carrying out the purposes of any federal statute pertaining to the disability determination function under the Social Security Act and to this end shall adopt methods of administration that are found by the federal government to be necessary to the disability determination function and that are not contrary to existing state laws.|Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2422, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 343, ch. 77, Sec. 3, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.393, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 111.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 111 - Rehabilitation Services for Certain Individuals With Disabilities|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Department|Section 111.054. Obtaining Federal Funds

Sec. 111.054.  OBTAINING FEDERAL FUNDS.  The department may comply with any requirements necessary to obtain federal funds relating to this chapter or Subchapter F, Chapter 117, in the maximum amount and most advantageous proportion possible.|Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2423, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.394, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 111.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 111 - Rehabilitation Services for Certain Individuals With Disabilities|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Department|Section 111.055. Finances

Sec. 111.055.  FINANCES.  (a)  All money paid to the department under this chapter or Subchapter F, Chapter 117, shall be deposited in the state treasury.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 4.465(a)(100), eff. April 2, 2015.|Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2423, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 603, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 584, Sec. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.395, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.465(a)(100), eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 111.0553 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 111 - Rehabilitation Services for Certain Individuals With Disabilities|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Department|Section 111.0553. Procurement Methods

Sec. 111.0553.  PROCUREMENT METHODS.  (a)  The executive commissioner shall adopt and the department shall implement in relation to this chapter and Subchapter F, Chapter 117, agency-wide procurement procedures to:(1)  ensure compliance with the best-value purchasing requirements of Section 2155.144(c), Government Code;(2)  document that a best-value review of vendors has occurred;(3)  document the reasons for selecting a vendor;(4)  negotiate price discounts with high-volume vendors;(5)  consolidate purchases with other agencies, including the Department of State Health Services and the comptroller, to achieve best value; and(6)  provide effective public notification to potential vendors of planned department purchases.(b)  Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the department's ability to procure goods and services from persons with disabilities.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 393, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 937 (H.B. 3560), Sec. 1.96, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.396, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 111.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 111 - Rehabilitation Services for Certain Individuals With Disabilities|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Department|Section 111.056. Gifts and Donations

Sec. 111.056.  GIFTS AND DONATIONS.  The department may receive and use gifts and donations for carrying out the purposes of this chapter and Subchapter F, Chapter 117.  No person may receive payment for solicitation of any funds.|Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2424, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.397, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 111.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 111 - Rehabilitation Services for Certain Individuals With Disabilities|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Department|Section 111.057. Unlawful Use of Lists of Names

Sec. 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 person to solicit, disclose, receive, or make use of, or authorize, knowingly permit, participate in, or acquiesce in the use of any list of, names of, or any information directly or indirectly derived from records concerning persons applying for or receiving health and human services.(b)  The department is authorized to provide client and other information to and receive client and other information from any state agency for the purpose of increasing and enhancing services to clients and improving agency operations under this chapter and Subchapter F, Chapter 117, except where federal law or regulations preclude such sharing.(c)  The executive commissioner shall adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section.|Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2424, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 142, Sec. 9, eff. May 17, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.398, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 111.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 111 - Rehabilitation Services for Certain Individuals With Disabilities|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Department|Section 111.059. Subrogation

Sec. 111.059.  SUBROGATION.  (a)  In furnishing a person rehabilitation services, including medical care services, under this chapter or Subchapter F, Chapter 117, the department is subrogated to the person's right of recovery from:(1)  personal insurance;(2)  another person for personal injury caused by the other person's negligence or wrongdoing; or(3)  any other source.(b)  The department's right of subrogation is limited to the cost of the services provided.(c)  The commissioner may totally or partially waive the department's right of subrogation when the commissioner finds that enforcement would tend to defeat the purpose of rehabilitation.(d)  The executive commissioner may adopt rules for the enforcement of the department's right of subrogation.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 344, ch. 77, Sec. 4, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.399, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 111.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 111 - Rehabilitation Services for Certain Individuals With Disabilities|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Department|Section 111.060. Comprehensive Rehabilitation Account

Sec. 111.060.  COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION ACCOUNT.  (a)  The comprehensive rehabilitation account is an account in the general revenue fund.  Money in the account is derived from court costs collected under Section 133.102, Local Government Code.  Money in the account may be appropriated only to the department for the purposes provided by Section 111.052.(b)  The comptroller, on requisition by the department, shall draw a warrant on the account for the amount specified in that requisition for a use authorized in Section 111.052, except that the total of warrants issued during a state fiscal year may not exceed the amount appropriated for that fiscal year.  At the end of each state fiscal year, the comptroller shall transfer to the general revenue fund any unexpended balance in the comprehensive rehabilitation account that exceeds $1.5 million.(c)  The court costs remitted to the comptroller and deposited in the general revenue fund pursuant to this section are dedicated to the department.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 101, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 142, Sec. 11, eff. May 17, 1993;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.117, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 25 (S.B. 187), Sec. 1, eff. May 9, 2006.Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 25 (S.B. 187), Sec. 2, eff. May 9, 2005.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.400, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 112.001. Definitions

Sec. 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 provide administrative support and fiscal management services to the council in accordance with this chapter and federal law.(3)  "Developmental disability" means a severe, chronic disability as defined by applicable federal developmental disability laws.(4)  "Applicable federal developmental disability laws" refers to the various Acts of Congress providing for assistance and services to persons with developmental disabilities and codified as 42 U.S.C. Section 15001 et seq.(5)  "Protection and advocacy system" means the system established in this state under the applicable federal developmental disabilities laws for the purpose of advocating for and protecting the rights of persons with developmental disabilities.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5272, ch. 970, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 603, Sec. 11, 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 79, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.403, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 112.002. Purpose and Legislative Findings

Sec. 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 finds that persons with developmental disabilities have a right to appropriate treatment, services, and habilitation for their disabilities within the funds available for those purposes and that the treatment, services, and habilitation for a person with developmental disabilities must be designed to maximize the developmental potential of the person and must be provided in the setting that is least restrictive of the person's personal liberty.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5272, ch. 970, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 603, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter B. Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.011. Establishment

Sec. 112.011.  ESTABLISHMENT.  The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities is established.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5272, ch. 970, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 79, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.0111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter B. Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.0111. Definition

Sec. 112.0111.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "executive director" means the executive director of the council.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 79, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter B. Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.012. Members

Sec. 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 members to the council as is determined appropriate for the council to accomplish its purposes but must appoint, in total membership, an odd number of members to the council.  Appointments to the council shall be made without regard to:(1)  the race, color, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees;  or(2)  the disability of the appointees, except as required by applicable federal developmental disability laws.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5272, ch. 970, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 264, Sec. 28, eff. Aug. 26, 1985;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 603, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 793, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 79, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1170, Sec. 9.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter B. Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.013. Terms

Sec. 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 the members expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.(b)  A person may not serve on the council more than two consecutive six-year terms.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5272, ch. 970, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1170, Sec. 9.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter B. Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.014. Vacancies

Sec. 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)  a member ceases to be a resident of this state.(b)  If a position on the council becomes vacant, the chair shall provide written notice to the governor requesting a new appointment to fill the remainder of the member's term.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5272, ch. 970, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 79, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.404, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter B. Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.015. Expenses

Sec. 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, meals, lodging, and telephone long-distance charges.(b)  Members of the council who have a disability and who, because of the disability, require special aids or travel companions are entitled to reimbursement for those costs.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5272, ch. 970, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 79, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter B. Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.016. Officers

Sec. 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 will of the governor.(c)  A representative of a state agency may not serve as chair or vice-chair.(d)  The council shall meet quarterly in regular session and on call by the chair when necessary for the transaction of council business.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5272, ch. 970, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 603, Sec. 15, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.0161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter B. Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.0161. Conflicts of Interest

Sec. 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 its members and its industry or profession in dealing with mutual business or professional problems and in promoting their common interest.(b)  A person may not be a member of the council and may not be a council employee employed in a "bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity," as that phrase is used for purposes of establishing an exemption to the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. Section 201 et seq.) and its subsequent amendments, if:(1)  the person is an officer, employee, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of developmental disabilities;  or(2)  the person's spouse is an officer, manager, or paid consultant of a Texas trade association in the field of developmental disabilities.(c)  Unless otherwise required by applicable federal developmental disability laws, a person may not be a member of the council or act as the general counsel to the council if the person is required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 305, Government Code, because of the person's activities for compensation on behalf of a profession related to the operation of the council.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 79, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.0162 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter B. Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.0162. Removal of Council Member

Sec. 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 required by applicable federal developmental disability laws;(2)  is ineligible for membership under Section 112.0161;(3)  fails to discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term;  or(4)  is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled council meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the council.(b)  The validity of an action of the council is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a council member exists.(c)  If the executive director has knowledge that a potential ground for removal exists, the executive director shall notify the presiding officer of the council of the potential ground.  The presiding officer shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.  If the potential ground for removal involves the presiding officer, the executive director shall notify the next highest ranking officer of the council, who shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 79, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|