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TX Hum Res Code § 112.0163 (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 112.0163. Council Member Training

Sec. 112.0163.  COUNCIL MEMBER TRAINING.  (a)  A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the council may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the council 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 council;(2)  the programs operated by the council;(3)  the role and functions of the designated state agency and council under this chapter and applicable federal developmental disability laws;(4)  the rules of the council, with an emphasis on the rules that relate to disciplinary and investigatory authority;(5)  the current budget for the council;(6)  the results of the most recent formal audit of the council;(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 council or the Texas Ethics Commission.(c)  A person appointed to the council 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. 79, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.017 (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 112.017. Bylaws

Sec. 112.017.  BYLAWS.  The council may adopt bylaws and policies consistent with this chapter and applicable state or federal law.|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. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.018 (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 112.018. Designated State Agency

Sec. 112.018.  DESIGNATED STATE AGENCY.  (a)  The governor shall designate, by executive order, a state agency to provide administrative support to the council and receive federal and state funds appropriated for the council.  In accordance with federal law, the governor may select one of the following to serve as the designated state agency:(1)  the council;(2)  a state agency that does not provide or pay for services made available to persons with developmental disabilities;(3)  a state agency that provides or pays for services made available to persons with developmental disabilities if the state agency was designated by the governor under this section before June 30, 1994, and the governor has not changed the designation;(4)  a state office, including the office of the governor;  or(5)  a state planning office.(b)  The designated state agency shall receive, deposit, and disburse funds for the council in accordance with this chapter, applicable federal developmental disability laws, and the purposes and priorities established by the council in the state plan developed under Section 112.019.(c)  The designated state agency, in accordance with state law and procedures, shall provide for fiscal control and fund-accounting procedures necessary to assure the proper disbursement of and accounting for funds available to the council.(d)  Unless the council is serving as the designated state agency, the council shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the designated state agency that delineates the roles and responsibilities of the designated state agency under this chapter.(e)  The designated state agency may adopt rules as necessary to implement the agency's duties under this chapter and applicable federal developmental disability laws.(f)  A designated state agency may not assign duties to staff of the council unless the council is serving as the designated state agency.|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. 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 79, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.019 (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 112.019. State Plan for Developmental Disabilities

Sec. 112.019.  STATE PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.  (a)  The council shall develop and submit the state plan for persons with developmental disabilities.  The plan must conform to applicable federal developmental disability laws.(b)  Unless the council is serving as the designated state agency, the council shall consult with the designated state agency before submitting the state plan required by this section solely to:(1)  obtain appropriate assurances with respect to the plan as required by federal law;  and(2)  ensure that the plan is consistent with state law.|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. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 79, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.020 (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 112.020. Additional Council Powers and Duties

Sec. 112.020.  ADDITIONAL COUNCIL POWERS AND DUTIES.  (a)  In addition to powers and duties derived by the council from applicable federal developmental disability laws or other provisions of this chapter, the council shall:(1)  undertake at the request of the governor and the legislature activities appropriate to the achievement of legislative and executive functions relating to persons with developmental disabilities or other disabling conditions;(2)  submit to the governor, legislature, and other appropriate state and federal authorities periodic reports on the council's responsibilities and performance;(3)  develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the council and the management responsibilities of the executive director and the staff of the council;  and(4)  develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the council and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the council.(b)  The council may:(1)  adopt rules as necessary to implement the council's duties and responsibilities under this chapter and applicable federal developmental disability laws;(2)  approve and execute an annual budget for council activities under this chapter that is consistent with applicable federal developmental disability laws;  and(3)  contract with or provide grants to agencies, organizations, or individuals as necessary to implement council activities under this chapter.|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. 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 79, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.0201 (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 112.0201. Complaints

Sec. 112.0201.  COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The council shall maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the council.  The file must include:(1)  the name of the person who filed the complaint;(2)  the date the complaint is received by the council;(3)  the subject matter of the complaint;(4)  the name of each person contacted in relation to the complaint;(5)  a summary of the results of the review or investigation of the complaint;  and(6)  an explanation of the reason the file was closed, if the council closed the file without taking action other than to investigate the complaint.(b)  The council shall provide to the person filing the complaint and to each person who is a subject of the complaint a copy of the council's policies and procedures relating to complaint investigation and resolution.(c)  The council, at least quarterly and until final disposition of the complaint, shall notify the person filing the complaint and each person who is a subject of the complaint of the status of the investigation unless the notice would jeopardize an undercover investigation.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 79, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.021 (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 112.021. Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights

Sec. 112.021.  PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS.  The protection and advocacy system shall have access to records as required by the provisions of the applicable federal disability laws.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 603, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.022 (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 112.022. Executive Director

Sec. 112.022.  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  (a)  The council shall hire an executive director in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Section 15025 and its subsequent amendments to carry out the policies and activities established by the council.(b)  The executive director shall hire and supervise necessary staff who will be responsible solely for carrying out activities designated by the council and consistent with:(1)  applicable federal developmental disability laws;  and(2)  this chapter.(c)  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to members of the council and to council employees, 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. 79, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.405, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.0221 (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 112.0221. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Sec. 112.0221.  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY.  (a)  The executive director or the executive director's designee 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 council 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 council'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. 79, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.406, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.023 (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 112.023. Sunset Provision

Sec. 112.023.  SUNSET PROVISION.  The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act).  Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the council is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2027.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 729, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 2.20(34), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Renumbered from Sec. 112.021 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, 5.01(a)(28), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 17, Sec. 4.10, eff. Nov. 12, 1991;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 79, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1227 (H.B. 1116), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 3.05, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 2), Sec. 2.11, eff. July 10, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (S.B. 652), Sec. 2.17, eff. June 17, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 99 (H.B. 1679), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.041 (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 112.041. Purpose and Policy

Sec. 112.041.  PURPOSE AND POLICY.  (a)  The purpose of this Act is to minimize the economic and human losses in Texas caused by preventable disabilities through the establishment of a joint private-public initiative called the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities.(b)  The legislature finds there is a strong need for a unified, comprehensive prevention effort in the State of Texas.  Many state agencies, as well as private organizations and local public agencies, are involved in prevention activities that can reduce the incidence and severity of developmental disabilities.  However, a coordinated statewide plan that identifies and consolidates research findings and prevention activities has yet to be developed.(c)  The legislature further finds that by establishing a mechanism by which prevention activities can be better coordinated and needed prevention programs can be initiated, the State of Texas will be making an important investment in Texas's future.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1209, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.042 (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 112.042. Definitions

Sec. 112.042.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission.(1-a)  "Developmental disability" means a severe, chronic disability that:(A)  is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or to a combination of a mental and physical impairment;(B)  is manifested before a person reaches the age of 22;(C)  is likely to continue indefinitely;(D)  results in substantial functional limitations in three or more major life activities, including:(i)  self-care;(ii)  receptive and expressive language;(iii)  learning;(iv)  mobility;(v)  self-direction;(vi)  capacity for independent living; and(vii)  economic sufficiency; and(E)  reflects the person's needs for a combination and sequence of special interdisciplinary or generic care, treatment, or other lifelong or extended services that are individually planned and coordinated.(1-b)  "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.(2)  "Executive committee" means the executive committee of the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities.(3)  "Office" means the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities.|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(b), eff. September 1, 2015.|For expiration of this section, see Subsection (c).
TX Hum Res Code § 112.0421 (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 112.0421. Applicability and Expiration of Certain Provisions

Sec. 112.0421.  APPLICABILITY AND EXPIRATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS.  (a)  Sections 112.041(a), 112.043, 112.045, 112.0451, 112.0452, 112.0453, 112.0454, 112.046, 112.047, 112.0471, and 112.0472 apply only until the date the executive commissioner begins to administer this subchapter and the commission assumes the duties and functions of the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities in accordance with Section 112.0431.(b)  On the date the provisions listed in Subsection (a) cease to apply, the executive committee under Section 112.045 and the board of advisors under Section 112.046 are abolished.(c)  This section and Sections 112.041(a), 112.043, 112.045, 112.0451, 112.0452, 112.0453, 112.0454, 112.046, 112.047, 112.0471, and 112.0472 expire on the last day of the period prescribed by Section 531.02001(2), Government Code.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.21(c), eff. September 1, 2015.|For expiration of this section, see Section 112.0421(c), Human Resources Code.
TX Hum Res Code § 112.043 (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 112.043. Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities; Administrative Attachment

Sec. 112.043.  OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; ADMINISTRATIVE ATTACHMENT.  (a)  The Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities is administratively attached to the Health and Human Services Commission.(b)  The Health and Human Services Commission shall:(1)  provide administrative assistance, services, and materials to the office;(2)  accept, deposit, and disburse money made available to the office;(3)  accept gifts and grants on behalf of the office from any public or private entity;(4)  pay the salaries and benefits of the executive director and staff of the office;(5)  reimburse the travel expenses and other actual and necessary expenses of the executive committee, executive director, and staff of the office incurred in the performance of a function of the office, as provided by the General Appropriations Act;(6)  apply for and receive on behalf of the office any appropriations, gifts, or other money from the state or federal government or any other public or private entity, subject to limitations and conditions prescribed by legislative appropriation;(7)  provide the office with adequate computer equipment and support; and(8)  provide the office with adequate office space and permit the executive committee to meet in facilities of the commission.(c)  The executive director and staff of the office are employees of the office and not employees of the Health and Human Services Commission.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1209, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 751, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.407, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.0431 (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 112.0431. Administration of Subchapter; Certain References

Sec. 112.0431.  ADMINISTRATION OF SUBCHAPTER; CERTAIN REFERENCES.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other provision in this subchapter, the executive commissioner shall administer this subchapter 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 Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities in the organizational form the executive commissioner determines appropriate.(b)  Following the assumption of the administration of this subchapter by the executive commissioner and the duties and functions by the commission in accordance with Subsection (a):(1)  a reference in this subchapter to the office, the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities, or the executive committee of that office 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 Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities has the meaning assigned by Subdivision (1).|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.21(c), eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 112.044 (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 112.044. Duties

Sec. 112.044.  DUTIES.  The office shall:(1)  educate the public and attempt to promote sound public policy regarding the prevention of developmental disabilities;(2)  identify, collect, and disseminate information and data concerning the causes, frequency of occurrence, and preventability of developmental disabilities;(3)  work with appropriate divisions within the commission, state agencies, and other entities to develop a coordinated long-range plan to effectively monitor and reduce the incidence or severity of developmental disabilities;(4)  promote and facilitate the identification, development, coordination, and delivery of needed prevention services;(5)  solicit, receive, and spend grants and donations from public, private, state, and federal sources;(6)  identify and encourage establishment of needed reporting systems to track the causes and frequencies of occurrence of developmental disabilities;(7)  develop, operate, and monitor programs created under Section 112.048 addressing the prevention of specific targeted developmental disabilities;(8)  monitor and assess the effectiveness of divisions within the commission and of state agencies in preventing developmental disabilities;(9)  recommend the role each division within the commission and each state agency should have with regard to prevention of developmental disabilities;(10)  facilitate coordination of state agency prevention services and activities within the commission and among appropriate state agencies; and(11)  encourage cooperative, comprehensive, and complementary planning among public, private, and volunteer individuals and organizations engaged in prevention activities, providing prevention services, or conducting related research.|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(d), eff. September 1, 2015.|For expiration of this section, see Section 112.0421(c), Human Resources Code.