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TX Hum Res Code § 112.045 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter C. Prevention of Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.045. Executive Committee

Sec. 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 field of developmental disabilities, of which three are appointed by the governor, three are appointed by the lieutenant governor, and three are appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.  Appointments to the executive committee shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.(c)  The members serve for staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year.  Executive committee members receive no compensation but are entitled to reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.(d)  The governor shall designate a member of the executive committee as the presiding officer of the executive committee to serve in that capacity at the will of the governor.(e)  The executive committee shall meet at least quarterly and shall adopt bylaws for the conduct of the meetings.(f)  Any actions taken by the executive committee must be approved by a majority vote of the members present.(g)  The executive committee shall establish policies and procedures to implement this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1209, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 557, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|For expiration of this section, see Section 112.0421(c), Human Resources Code.
TX Hum Res Code § 112.0451 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter C. Prevention of Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.0451. Conflict of Interest

Sec. 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 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 office.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|For expiration of this section, see Section 112.0421(c), Human Resources Code.
TX Hum Res Code § 112.0452 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter C. Prevention of Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.0452. Removal of Executive Committee Member

Sec. 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 qualifications required by Section 112.045;(2)  does not maintain during service on the executive committee the qualifications required by Section 112.045;(3)  is ineligible for membership under Section 112.045 or 112.0451;(4)  cannot, because of illness or disability, discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term;  or(5)  is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled executive committee meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the executive committee.(b)  The validity of an action of the executive committee is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of an executive committee 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 executive committee 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 executive committee, who shall then notify the governor and the attorney general that a potential ground for removal exists.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|For expiration of this section, see Section 112.0421(c), Human Resources Code.
TX Hum Res Code § 112.0453 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter C. Prevention of Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.0453. Executive Committee Member Training

Sec. 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 as a member in attendance at a meeting of the executive committee until the person completes a training program that complies with this section.(b)  The training program must provide the person with information regarding:(1)  the legislation that created the office and the executive committee;(2)  the programs operated by the office;(3)  the role and functions of the office;(4)  the rules of the office with an emphasis on the rules that relate to disciplinary and investigatory authority;(5)  the current budget for the office;(6)  the results of the most recent formal audit of the office;(7)  the requirements of:(A)  the open meetings law, Chapter 551, Government Code;(B)  the public information law, Chapter 552, Government Code;(C)  the administrative procedure law, Chapter 2001, Government Code;  and(D)  other laws relating to public officials, including conflict-of-interest laws;  and(8)  any applicable ethics policies adopted by the office or the Texas Ethics Commission.(c)  A person appointed to the executive committee is entitled to reimbursement, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, for the travel expenses incurred in attending the training program regardless of whether the attendance at the program occurs before or after the person qualifies for office.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|For expiration of this section, see Section 112.0421(c), Human Resources Code.
TX Hum Res Code § 112.0454 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter C. Prevention of Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.0454. Public Access

Sec. 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 on any issue under the jurisdiction of the office.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|For expiration of this section, see Section 112.0421(c), Human Resources Code.
TX Hum Res Code § 112.046 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter C. Prevention of Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.046. Board of Advisors

Sec. 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 services for specified targeted disabilities and that contract with the office to provide those services;(2)  representatives of consumer groups, foundations, or corporations that contract for or donate to the office for prevention services for specific targeted disabilities;(3)  private citizens who volunteer services or donate to the office for prevention services for specific targeted disabilities;  and(4)  other persons whose assistance the executive committee considers necessary to implement the purposes of this subchapter.(b)  The board of advisors may serve on task forces, solicit donations and grants, and perform any other duties assigned by the executive committee.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1209, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|For expiration of this section, see Section 112.0421(c), Human Resources Code.
TX Hum Res Code § 112.047 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter C. Prevention of Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.047. Executive Director

Sec. 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 of the office.(b)  The executive director serves at the will of the executive committee.(c)  The executive director may hire staff within guidelines established by the executive committee.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1209, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|For expiration of this section, see Section 112.0421(c), Human Resources Code.
TX Hum Res Code § 112.0471 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter C. Prevention of Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.0471. Qualifications and Standards of Conduct

Sec. 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 necessary, information regarding the requirements for office or employment under this subchapter, including information regarding a person's responsibilities under applicable laws relating to standards of conduct for state officers or employees.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|For expiration of this section, see Section 112.0421(c), Human Resources Code.
TX Hum Res Code § 112.0472 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter C. Prevention of Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.0472. Equal Employment Opportunity Policies

Sec. 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 decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.(b)  The policy statement must include:(1)  personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the intent of the office to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code;  and(2)  an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the office's personnel is in accordance with state and federal law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with state and federal law.(c)  The policy statement must:(1)  be updated annually;(2)  be reviewed by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division for compliance with Subsection (b)(1); and(3)  be filed with the governor's office.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.408, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.048 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter C. Prevention of Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.048. Prevention Programs for Targeted Developmental Disabilities

Sec. 112.048.  PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR TARGETED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.  (a)  The executive committee shall establish guidelines for:(1)  selecting targeted disabilities;(2)  assessing prevention services needs; and(3)  reviewing plans, budgets, and operations for programs under this section.(b)  The executive committee shall plan and implement prevention programs for specifically targeted developmental disabilities. (c)  A program under this section:(1)  must include a plan designed to reduce the incidence of a specifically targeted disability;(2)  must include a budget for implementing a plan;(3)  must be funded through:(A)  contracts for services from participating agencies;(B)  grants and gifts from private persons and consumer and advocacy organizations; and(C)  foundation support; and(4)  must be approved by the executive committee.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1209, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.21(e), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.049 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter C. Prevention of Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.049. Evaluation

Sec. 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 a program under Section 112.048 is reducing the frequency or severity of a targeted developmental disability.(b)  The executive committee shall regularly monitor and evaluate the results of programs under Section 112.048.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1209, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.21(e), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.050 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter C. Prevention of Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.050. Grants and Other Funding

Sec. 112.050.  GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING.  (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 executive committee shall establish criteria for application and review of funding requests and accountability standards for recipients.  The executive committee may adjust its criteria as necessary to meet requirements for federal funding.(c)  The executive committee may not submit a legislative appropriation request for general revenue funds for purposes of this subchapter.(d)  In addition to funding under Subsection (a), the office may accept and solicit gifts, donations, and grants of money from public and private sources, including the federal government, local governments, and private entities, to assist in financing the duties and functions of the office.  The commission shall support office fund-raising efforts authorized by this subsection.  Funds raised under this subsection may only be spent in furtherance of a duty or function of the office or in accordance with rules applicable to the office.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1209, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.21(f), eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.21(g), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities|Subchapter C. Prevention of Developmental Disabilities|Section 112.051. Reports to Legislature

Sec. 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 programs under Section 112.048 and recommending improvements in the delivery of developmental disability prevention services.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1209, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.21(h), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 117.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 117 - Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 117.001. Definitions

Sec. 117.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Caseworker" means a department employee who manages a client's case under a direct services program and provides direct services to the client under the program.(1-a)  "Center for independent living" has the meaning assigned by Section 702 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 796a).(1-b)  "Commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission.(2)  "Commissioner" means the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services.(3)  "Council" means the Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Council.(4)  "Department" means the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.(4-a)  "Direct services" means services provided to a client by a department employee, including counseling, facilitating the purchase of services from a source other than the department, and purchasing equipment and other items and providing other services necessary for the client to successfully complete a department program.(4-b)  "Direct services program" means a program operated by the department through which direct services are provided.(5)  "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.13, eff. Dec. 29, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 775 (H.B. 2463), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 117.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 117 - Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 117.003. Sunset Provision

Sec. 117.003.  SUNSET PROVISION.  Unless the commission is continued in existence as provided by Chapter 325, Government Code, after the review required by Section 531.004, Government Code, this chapter expires on the date the commission is abolished under that section.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.13, eff. Dec. 29, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 3.07, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 2), Sec. 2.13, eff. July 10, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (S.B. 652), Sec. 2.19, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 4.05, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 117.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 117 - Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 117.033. Criminal History Record Information

Sec. 117.033.  CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION.  (a)  The department may obtain criminal history record information from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and from the Texas Department of Public Safety if the criminal history records relate to:(1)  an applicant selected for employment with the department;(2)  an applicant for services of the department; or(3)  a client of the department.(b)  The Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Public Safety upon request shall supply to the department criminal history record information relating to applicants selected for employment with the department, applicants for services of the department, or clients of the department.  The department shall treat all criminal history record information as privileged and confidential and for department use only.|Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2435, ch. 842, art. 2, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 142, Sec. 10, eff. May 17, 1993.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 25.118, eff. September 1, 2009.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Section 111.058 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 391 (S.B. 128), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Hum Res Code § 117.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 117 - Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services|Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions|Section 117.034. Criminal History Record Information: Applicants for Employment

Sec. 117.034.  CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION:  APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.   The executive commissioner by rule shall establish criteria for denying a person's application for employment based on criminal history record information obtained pursuant to Section 411.117, Government Code.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 393, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Transferred, redesignated and amended from Human Resources Code, Section 111.0581 by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 391 (S.B. 128), Sec. 2, eff. June 14, 2013.|
TX Hum Res Code § 117.071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 117 - Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties of Department|Section 117.071. General Powers and Duties of Department

Sec. 117.071.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT.  The department is responsible for administering human services programs to provide early childhood intervention services and rehabilitation and related services to persons who are blind, deaf, or hard of hearing.  The department is also responsible for providing and coordinating programs for the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities so that those persons may prepare for and engage in a gainful occupation or achieve maximum personal independence.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.13, eff. Dec. 29, 2003.|
TX Hum Res Code § 117.0713 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 117 - Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties of Department|Section 117.0713. Service Delivery by Texas Workforce Commission

Sec. 117.0713.  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 117.071 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.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1138 (S.B. 208), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2016.|
TX Hum Res Code § 117.073 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 117 - Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties of Department|Section 117.073. Rules

Sec. 117.073.  RULES.  The executive commissioner may adopt rules reasonably necessary for the department to administer this chapter, consistent with the memorandum of understanding under Section 531.0055(k), Government Code, between the commissioner and the executive commissioner, as adopted by rule.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.13, eff. Dec. 29, 2003.|