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TX Hum Res Code § 105.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 6 - Services for the Elderly|Chapter 105 - Residential Facilities for Persons With Disabilities or Who Are Elderly|Section 105.003. Disclosure Required in Contract

Sec. 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 with each of its residents that contains, in addition to other required information, the following elements:(1)  the name, street address, and mailing address of the establishment;(2)  the name and mailing address of at least one person authorized to act on behalf of the owner or owners or management agent of the establishment;(3)  a statement describing the licensure status of the establishment;(4)  the name, mailing address, and telephone number of any provider, including any individual or entity, regardless of whether licensed, providing supportive services under a contract with the establishment;(5)  the term of the contract;(6)  a description of the services to be provided that are included in the base monthly rate to be paid by the resident;(7)  a description of any additional services available for an additional fee from a provider through a contract with the establishment;(8)  a provision requiring the establishment to provide written notice of any change in fee schedules that outline the cost of additional services not later than the 31st day before the effective date of the change;(9)  a description of the process by which the contract may be modified, amended, or terminated;(10)  a description of the complaint resolution process available to residents;(11)  the name, street address, mailing address, and telephone number of the resident's designated representative, if any;(12)  a description of the billing and payment procedures and requirements;(13)  a statement ensuring the ability and right of residents to receive services from providers with whom the establishment does not have a contract;  and(14)  a statement identifying the life safety and fire codes met by the building and a statement indicating whether those codes are comparable to the codes with which an assisted living facility licensed under Chapter 247, Health and Safety Code, must comply.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 233, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Hum Res Code § 114.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 114 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders|Section 114.001. Short Title

Sec. 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. 956, Sec. 9.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 838 (S.B. 882), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Hum Res Code § 114.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 114 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders|Section 114.002. Definitions

Sec. 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 psychological functions that are involved in the development of social skills and language, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), 5th Edition.(1-a)  "Commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission.(2)  "Council" means the Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.(3)  "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 956, Sec. 9.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 838 (S.B. 882), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 536 (S.B. 519), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.22(b), eff. September 1, 2015.|For expiration of this section, see Subsection (c).
TX Hum Res Code § 114.0021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 114 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders|Section 114.0021. Applicability and Expiration of Certain Provisions

Sec. 114.0021.  APPLICABILITY AND EXPIRATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS.  (a)  Sections 114.001, 114.003, 114.004, 114.005, 114.007(a), and 114.010(d) apply only until the date the executive commissioner begins to administer this chapter and the commission assumes the duties and functions of the Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders in accordance with Section 114.0031.(b)  On the date the provisions listed in Subsection (a) cease to apply, the Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders is abolished.(c)  This section and Sections 114.001, 114.003, 114.004, 114.005, 114.007(a), and 114.010(d) expire on the last day of the period prescribed by Section 531.02001(1), Government Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.22(c), eff. September 1, 2015.|For expiration of this section, see Section 114.0021, Human Resources Code.
TX Hum Res Code § 114.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 114 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders|Section 114.003. Council

Sec. 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 whom are family members of a person with autism or a pervasive developmental disorder, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate; and(2)  one representative from each of the following state agencies, to serve as ex officio members:(A)  Department of Aging and Disability Services;(B)  Department of State Health Services;(C)  Health and Human Services Commission;(D)  Texas Education Agency;(E)  Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services; and(F)  Department of Family and Protective Services.(c)  The commissioner or executive head of each state agency shall appoint as that agency's representative the person in the agency who is most familiar with and best informed about autism and other pervasive developmental disorders.  An ex officio member serves in an advisory capacity only and may not:(1)  serve as chairperson;  or(2)  vote.(d)  The public members appointed by the governor serve staggered two-year terms with the terms of three or four members expiring on February 1 of each year.  The public members may be reappointed.  A representative of a state agency serves at the pleasure of the commissioner or executive head of that agency.  A public member is entitled to reimbursement of the travel expenses incurred by the public member while conducting the business of the council, as provided in the General Appropriations Act.(e)  The governor shall designate a public member of the council as the chairman of the council to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor.(f)  The council shall meet at least quarterly and shall adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings.(g)  Any actions taken by the council must be approved by a majority vote of the public members present.(h)  The council shall establish policies and adopt rules to carry out its duties under this chapter.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 956, Sec. 9.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 6.65, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 78, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 838 (S.B. 882), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 838 (S.B. 882), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Hum Res Code § 114.0031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 114 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders|Section 114.0031. Administration of Chapter; Certain References

Sec. 114.0031.  ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER; CERTAIN REFERENCES.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, the executive commissioner shall administer this chapter beginning on the date specified in the transition plan under Section 531.0204, Government Code, and the commission shall perform the duties and functions of the Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders in the organizational form the executive commissioner determines appropriate.(b)  Following the assumption of the administration of this chapter by the executive commissioner and the duties and functions by the commission in accordance with Subsection (a):(1)  a reference in this chapter to the council, the Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, or an agency represented on the council means the commission, the division or other organizational unit within the commission designated by the executive commissioner, or the executive commissioner, as appropriate; and(2)  a reference in any other law to the Texas Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders has the meaning assigned by Subdivision (1).|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.22(c), eff. September 1, 2015.|For expiration of this section, see Section 114.0021, Human Resources Code.
TX Hum Res Code § 114.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 114 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders|Section 114.004. Staff Support

Sec. 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 persons with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders or to those persons' families.  The council may require the employment of staff to carry out the responsibilities of the council.  The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission shall determine which agency must employ staff for the council and what funding resources shall be used for the council.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 956, Sec. 9.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 78, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 838 (S.B. 882), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2005.|For expiration of this section, see Section 114.0021, Human Resources Code.
TX Hum Res Code § 114.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 114 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders|Section 114.005. Advisory Task Force

Sec. 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 disorders.  The council shall appoint as many members to the task force as the council considers necessary to assist the council in performing its duties.(b)  The chair of the council shall appoint the chair of the task force, and the task force shall meet and serve in accordance with council rules.  The council may divide the task force into regional committees to assist the council in community level program planning and implementation.(c)  A member of the task force may be appointed or removed without cause by a majority vote of the public members of the council present at a council meeting.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 956, Sec. 9.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 838 (S.B. 882), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Hum Res Code § 114.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 114 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders|Section 114.006. State Plan

Sec. 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 needs of those persons and their families are addressed statewide and that all available resources are coordinated to meet those needs;(2)  within existing resources, the full range of services that are available through existing state agencies is offered to those persons throughout their lives to the maximum extent possible;(3)  personnel training needs are assessed statewide and strategies are developed to meet those needs;(4)  incentives are offered to private sources to encourage the sources to maintain present commitments and to assist in developing new programs;  and(5)  a procedure for reviewing individual complaints about services provided under this chapter is implemented.(b)  The council shall make written recommendations on the implementation of this chapter.  If the council considers a recommendation that will affect another state agency, the council shall seek the advice and assistance of the agency before taking action on the recommendation.  On approval of the governing body of the agency, each agency affected by a council recommendation shall implement the recommendation.  If an agency does not have sufficient funds to implement a recommendation, the agency shall request funds for that purpose in its next budget proposal.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 78, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 956, Sec. 9.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 78, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.22(d), eff. September 1, 2015.|For expiration of Subsection (a), see Section 114.0021, Human Resources Code.
TX Hum Res Code § 114.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 114 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders|Section 114.007. Duties

Sec. 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 relating to the use of funds appropriated to the commission or another health and human services agency to provide services to persons with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.(b)  The council with input from people with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, their families, and related advocacy organizations shall address contemporary issues affecting services available to persons with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders in this state, including:(1)  successful intervention and treatment strategies, including transitioning;(2)  personnel preparation and continuing education;(3)  referral, screening, and evaluation services;(4)  day care, respite care, or residential care services;(5)  vocational and adult training programs;(6)  public awareness strategies;(7)  contemporary research;(8)  early identification strategies;(9)  family counseling and case management; and(10)  recommendations for monitoring autism service programs.(c)  The council with input from people with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, their families, and related advocacy organizations shall advise the legislature on legislation that is needed to develop further and to maintain a statewide system of quality intervention and treatment services for all persons with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.  The council may develop and recommend legislation to the legislature or comment on pending legislation that affects those persons.(d)  The council shall identify and monitor apparent gaps in services currently available from various state agencies for persons with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders and shall advocate improvements on behalf of those persons.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 956, Sec. 9.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 838 (S.B. 882), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.22(e), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 114.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 114 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders|Section 114.008. Report

Sec. 114.008.  REPORT.  (a)  Not later than November 1 of each even-numbered year, the council shall:(1)  prepare a report summarizing requirements the council identifies and recommendations for providing additional or improved services to persons with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders; and(2)  deliver the report to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives.(b)  The council shall develop a strategy for establishing new programs to meet the requirements identified through the council's review and assessment and from input from people with autism and related pervasive developmental disorders, their families, and related advocacy organizations.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 956, Sec. 9.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 838 (S.B. 882), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1312 (S.B. 59), Sec. 73, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.22(f), eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 573 (S.B. 241), Sec. 1.39, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Hum Res Code § 114.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 114 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders|Section 114.009. Program Guidelines

Sec. 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 persons;(4)  staff composition and qualifications;(5)  eligibility determination;  and(6)  other program features designed to ensure the provision of quality services.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 956, Sec. 9.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|For expiration of Subsection (d), see Section 114.0021, Human Resources Code.
TX Hum Res Code § 114.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 114 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders|Section 114.010. Funding Requests for Programs

Sec. 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 other pervasive developmental disorders in areas of identified needs.(b)  To apply for funds, a person must submit a grant request to the council.(c)  The council shall adopt rules governing the submission and processing of funding requests.(d)  Funds may be appropriated from available resources to allow the council to provide recommendations to the Health and Human Services Commission and other appropriate state agencies responsible for implementing this chapter, including recommendations relating to the use of funds appropriated to the commission or another health and human services agency to provide services to persons with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 956, Sec. 9.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 838 (S.B. 882), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Hum Res Code § 114.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 114 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders|Section 114.011. Approval Criteria

Sec. 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 meet identified needs;(2)  the cost of initiating the program, if applicable;(3)  whether other funding sources are available;(4)  the proposed cost of the services to the client or the client's family;  and(5)  the assurance of quality services.(b)  The council may not approve a funding request for a new program unless the service provider agrees to:(1)  operate and maintain the program within the guidelines established by the council;(2)  develop for each person with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders an individualized developmental plan that:(A)  includes family participation and periodic review and reevaluation;  and(B)  is based on a comprehensive developmental evaluation conducted by an interdisciplinary team;(3)  provide services to meet the unique needs of each person with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders as indicated by the person's individualized developmental plan;  and(4)  develop a method in accordance with rules adopted by the council and approved by the council to respond to individual complaints relating to services provided by the program.(c)  The council shall develop with the Health and Human Services Commission and any agency designated by the commission procedures for allocating available funds to programs approved under this section.(d)  This chapter does not affect the existing authority of a state agency to provide services to a person with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders if the person meets the eligibility criteria established by this chapter.  The council may modify the program standards if the council considers the modifications necessary for a particular program.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 956, Sec. 9.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 838 (S.B. 882), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Hum Res Code § 114.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 114 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders|Section 114.012. Fees for Services

Sec. 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 used to offset the cost of providing or securing the services.  If a service provider charges a fee, the provider must charge a separate fee for each type of service.  In determining a client's or family's ability to pay for services, the provider must consider the availability of financial assistance or other benefits for which the client or family may be eligible.(b)  A state agency may charge a fee for services provided by the agency under this chapter that is based on the client's or family's ability to pay.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 956, Sec. 9.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|