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2023 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(c)  Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 78, Sec. 3, eff.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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 114 - Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders › Section 114.013. Coordination of Resources for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Sec. 114.013.  COORDINATION OF RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.  (a)  The commission shall coordinate resources for individuals with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders and their families.  In coordinating those resources, the commission shall consult with appropriate state agencies.
(b)  As part of coordinating resources under Subsection (a), the commission shall:
(1)  collect and distribute information and research regarding autism and other pervasive developmental disorders;
(2)  conduct training and development activities for persons who may interact with an individual with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder in the course of their employment, including school, medical, and law enforcement personnel, and personnel of the Department of Family and Protective Services;
(3)  coordinate with local entities that provide services to an individual with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder; and
(4)  provide support for families affected by autism and other pervasive developmental disorders.
(c)  The commission shall ensure that training and development activities under this section are:
(1)  evidenced-based;
(2)  applicable to the professional role of each type of personnel to be trained under Subsection (b)(2); and
(3)  instructive regarding means of effectively communicating and engaging with individuals with limited social or verbal abilities.
(d)  At least once every five years, in consultation with an institution of higher education, the commission shall revise the materials and methods for the training and development activities to be provided under Subsection (b)(2).
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 177 (H.B. 1574), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.22(g), eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 368 (H.B. 1386), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.001. Committee; Mission

Sec. 115.001.  COMMITTEE;  MISSION.  (a)  The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities is within the office of the governor.
(b)  The committee's mission is to further opportunities for persons with disabilities to enjoy full and equal access to lives of independence, productivity, and self-determination.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 37, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.002. Composition

Sec. 115.002.  COMPOSITION.  (a)  The committee is composed of 12 members appointed by the governor and of nonvoting ex officio members.
(b)  The appointed members are appointed for staggered terms of two years, with half the members' terms expiring February 1 of each odd-numbered year and half the members' terms expiring February 1 of each even-numbered year.  At least seven of the appointed members must be persons with disabilities.
(c)  The ex officio members are:
(1)  the executive director of the Texas Workforce Commission;
(2)  the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services; and
(3)  other officials designated by the governor who serve with other state agencies that provide services to persons with disabilities.
(d)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), appointments to the committee shall be made without regard to the race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin of the appointees.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 835, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 37, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 817, Sec. 10.10, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.409, eff. April 2, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.0021. Conflict of Interest

Sec. 115.0021.  CONFLICT OF INTEREST.  A person may not be a member of the committee or act as the general counsel to the committee 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 committee.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 37, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.0022. Training for Committee Members

Sec. 115.0022.  TRAINING FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS.  (a)  A person who is appointed to and qualifies for office as a member of the committee may not vote, deliberate, or be counted as a member in attendance at a meeting of the 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 committee;
(2)  the programs operated by the committee;
(3)  the role and functions of the committee;
(4)  any relevant rules of the committee;
(5)  the current budget for the committee;
(6)  the results of the most recent formal audit of the committee;
(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 committee or the Texas Ethics Commission.
(c)  A person appointed to the 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. 37, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.0023. Grounds for Removal

Sec. 115.0023.  GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL.  (a)  It is a ground for removal from the committee that a member:
(1)  is ineligible for membership under Section 115.0021;
(2)  cannot discharge the member's duties for a substantial part of the member's term;  or
(3)  is absent from more than half of the regularly scheduled committee meetings that the member is eligible to attend during a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote of the committee.
(b)  The validity of an action of the committee is not affected by the fact that it is taken when a ground for removal of a 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 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 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. 37, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.003. Reimbursement

Sec. 115.003.  REIMBURSEMENT.  Appointed members may not receive compensation for service on the committee but are entitled to actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of committee business, including attendance at committee meetings, telephone calls to conduct committee business, and attendance at functions to represent the committee officially.  The payment of expenses is limited to available funds.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.004. Officers; Meetings; Quorum

Sec. 115.004.  OFFICERS;  MEETINGS;  QUORUM.  (a)  The governor shall designate one member of the committee as the presiding officer of the committee to serve in that capacity at the pleasure of the governor.  The committee may elect other officers from its members as the committee considers necessary.
(b)  The committee shall meet quarterly as provided by committee rule and may meet at other times at the call of the presiding officer.
(c)  The committee is considered to be a governmental body subject to Chapter 551, Government Code.
(d)  A majority of the appointed members of the committee constitutes a quorum.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(82), eff. Sept. 1, 1995;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 37, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.0041. Division of Responsibility

Sec. 115.0041.  DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY.  The committee shall develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking responsibilities of the committee and the management responsibilities of the executive director and staff of the committee.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 37, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.0042. Public Hearings

Sec. 115.0042.  PUBLIC HEARINGS.  The committee shall develop and implement policies that provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the committee and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the committee.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 37, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.005. Sunset Provision

Sec. 115.005.  SUNSET PROVISION.  The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities is subject to Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act).  Unless continued in existence as provided by that chapter, the committee is abolished and this chapter expires September 1, 2027.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 17, Sec. 4.08, eff. Nov. 12, 1991;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 37, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1227 (H.B. 1116), Sec. 2.04, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 928 (H.B. 3249), Sec. 3.06, eff. June 15, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 2), Sec. 2.12, eff. July 10, 2009.
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1232 (S.B. 652), Sec. 2.18, eff. June 17, 2011.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 98 (H.B. 1678), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.006. Staff; Funding

Sec. 115.006.  STAFF;  FUNDING.  (a)  The governor's office shall employ, subject to the approval of the committee, an executive director for the committee at a salary as determined by legislative appropriation.
(b)  The governor's office shall provide other administrative support to the committee.  The executive director of the committee shall coordinate the provision of the administrative support and shall supervise the staff.
(c)  The committee shall be funded through the governor's office.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.0061. Standards of Conduct

Sec. 115.0061.  STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.  The executive director or the executive director's designee shall provide to members of the committee and to committee employees, as often as necessary, information regarding the requirements for office or employment under this chapter, 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. 37, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.007. Rules and Subcommittees

Sec. 115.007.  RULES AND SUBCOMMITTEES.  (a)  The committee shall adopt rules and designate subcommittees and task forces as it considers advisable for the conduct of the committee's functions.
(b)  The committee may appoint persons other than committee members to serve on its subcommittees and task forces as appropriate to obtain needed expertise and broaden representation from its constituencies.  Those persons may not receive compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for travel and lodging expenses.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.008. Gifts, Grants, and Donations

Sec. 115.008.  GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS.  The committee may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations to support the committee or carry out the committee's functions.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.009. Functions

Sec. 115.009.  FUNCTIONS.  The committee shall:
(1)  serve as a central source of information and education on the abilities, rights, problems, and needs of persons with disabilities and, as necessary, issue reports;
(2)  provide information to and advise the governor and the governor's staff on matters relating to the full participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life;
(3)  before the end of each even-numbered year, submit to the governor and to the legislature a report that includes any recommended changes in state laws relating to persons with disabilities;
(4)  serve as the state's liaison agency in working with the Office of Disability Employment Policy and other entities involved in activities or concerns affecting persons with disabilities;
(5)  develop and work with a statewide network of volunteer community-level committees to promote dissemination of information about and implementation of federal and state laws addressing rights and opportunities for persons with disabilities;
(6)  provide information and technical assistance to public and private agencies and businesses to promote and facilitate implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.) and other federal and state statutes relating to rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities;
(7)  work with legislative committees and with state agencies on the development of laws and policies that affect persons with disabilities;
(8)  promote the compilation and publication of state laws relating to persons with disabilities;
(9)  issue awards and other forms of recognition to persons and organizations making outstanding contributions to the employment of persons with disabilities and to public awareness of issues impacting persons with disabilities;
(10)  identify each current long-range plan relating to persons with disabilities in this state created by a state agency, a committee of a state agency, or a nonprofit organization required by federal law to produce such a plan, and publish the link to the Internet website address for each long-range plan, if available, on the Internet website of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities; and
(11)  review and analyze the long-range plans described by Subdivision (10) to identify gaps in state laws and services for persons with disabilities and make biennial recommendations in the committee's report required under Subdivision (3) to address identified gaps.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 37, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.410, eff. April 2, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 98 (H.B. 1678), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.010. Governmental Cooperation

Sec. 115.010.  GOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION.  The agencies of state and local government shall cooperate with and assist the committee in the performance of its functions.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 577, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
2023 Texas Statutes › Human Resources Code › Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities › Chapter 115 - Governor's Committee on People With Disabilities › Section 115.011. Complaints

Sec. 115.011.  COMPLAINTS.  (a)  The committee shall maintain a file on each written complaint filed with the committee.  The file must include:
(1)  the name of the person who filed the complaint;
(2)  the date the complaint is received by the committee;
(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 of the complaint;  and
(6)  an explanation of the reason the file was closed, if the committee closed the file without taking action other than to review the complaint.
(b)  The committee, 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 review of the complaint.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 37, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
2023 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.
2023 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

Text of section effective until April 01, 2025
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.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 2.104, eff. April 1, 2025.
2023 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

Text of section effective on April 01, 2025
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 523.0003, 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.
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 2.104, eff. April 1, 2025.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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

Text of section effective until April 01, 2025
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.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 2.105, eff. April 1, 2025.
2023 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

Text of section effective on April 01, 2025
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 524.0101(a), 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.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 2.105, eff. April 1, 2025.
2023 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 117.074. Rates for Medical Services

Sec. 117.074.  RATES FOR MEDICAL SERVICES.  (a)  The executive commissioner by rule shall adopt standards governing the determination of rates paid for medical services provided under this chapter.  The rules must provide for an annual reevaluation of the rates.
(b)  The executive commissioner shall establish a schedule of rates based on the standards adopted under Subsection (a).  In adopting the rate schedule, the executive commissioner shall:
(1)  compare the proposed rate schedule to other cost-based and resource-based rates for medical services, including rates paid under the Medicaid and Medicare programs; and
(2)  for any rate adopted that exceeds the Medicaid or Medicare rate for the same or a similar service, document the reasons why the adopted rate reflects consideration of the best value, provider availability, and consumer choice.
(c)  The executive commissioner shall provide notice to interested persons and allow those persons to present comments before adopting the standards and schedule of rates under Subsections (a) and (b).
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 211 (H.B. 1912), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
2023 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 117.076. Information Regarding Velocardiofacial Syndrome

Sec. 117.076.  INFORMATION REGARDING VELOCARDIOFACIAL SYNDROME.  (a)  The commission shall ensure that each health and human services agency that provides intervention services to young children is provided with information developed by the commission regarding velocardiofacial syndrome.
(b)  Each health and human services agency described by Subsection (a) shall provide the information regarding velocardiofacial syndrome to appropriate health care coordinators and therapists and to parents of a child who is known by the agency to have at least two of the following conditions:
(1)  hypotonicity;
(2)  communication delay;
(3)  articulation disorder;
(4)  resonance disorder;
(5)  nasal regurgitation during feeding as an infant with no history of a cleft palate;
(6)  recurrent ear infections as well as diagnosis of cardiac anomaly, feeding disorder, cleft palate, or submucosal cleft palate; or
(7)  fine motor or gross motor skills delay.
(c)  The commission shall develop the information required under Subsection (a) using medically accurate, peer-reviewed literature.  The information must include:
(1)  an explanation of velocardiofacial syndrome symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options;
(2)  information on relevant state agency and nonprofit resources, parent support groups, and available Medicaid waiver programs; and
(3)  a recommendation for follow-up with a health care provider for evaluation of the underlying etiology and an explanation that the existence of any of the conditions listed in Subsection (b) will not necessarily result in a diagnosis of velocardiofacial syndrome.
(d)  The executive commissioner may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 818 (S.B. 1612), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
2023 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 117.077. Data Analysis in Family Cost Share Provisions in Early Childhood Intervention Program

Sec. 117.077.  DATA ANALYSIS IN FAMILY COST SHARE PROVISIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION PROGRAM.  (a)  In this section, "cost-effective" means the family cost share revenue generated is greater than total administrative costs.
(b)  The department shall collect data, including data on administrative costs and adjusted family income, sufficient to evaluate:
(1)  the cost-effectiveness of the family cost share provisions of the early childhood intervention program; and
(2)  changes necessary to improve the cost-effectiveness of the program.
(c)  The department shall:
(1)  as necessary, modify the Texas Kids Intervention Data System to accept adjusted family income data submitted by early childhood intervention program providers; and
(2)  require all providers to enter adjusted family income data into the system.
(d)  The department shall use the data collected under this section to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of existing family cost share provisions in the early childhood intervention program and consider changes that may improve the cost-effectiveness of the program, including the adoption of a family cost share provision described by Section 117.078(a).
(e)  The department shall implement any changes considered under Subsection (d) that the department determines will make the family cost share provisions of the early childhood intervention program more cost-effective, if the changes will not make access to early childhood intervention services cost prohibitive for families.  If none of the considered changes is determined to make the program more cost-effective, or if the department determines that the changes will make access to early childhood intervention services cost prohibitive for families, the department may decline to implement the changes.
(f)  The department shall evaluate existing family cost share provisions and consider and implement changes, if appropriate, to the early childhood intervention program as required by this section:
(1)  on a periodic basis established by the department; and
(2)  at other times at the request of the Legislative Budget Board.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (S.B. 1060), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 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 117.078. Family Cost Share Provision in Early Childhood Intervention Program

Sec. 117.078.  FAMILY COST SHARE PROVISION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION PROGRAM.  (a)  The department shall consider implementing a family cost share provision under which the amount a family pays to participate in the early childhood intervention program is based on the amount of service the family receives under the program.
(b)  A family cost share provision implemented by the department under Subsection (a) must establish a maximum amount to be paid by a family participating in the early childhood intervention program that is based on the family's size and adjusted gross income, with families in higher income brackets required to pay more under the provision than those families paid before the provision's implementation.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (S.B. 1060), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
2023 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 117.081. Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services Program

Sec. 117.081.  COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM.  The department shall operate a comprehensive rehabilitation services program to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons with traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries.  The executive commissioner shall adopt rules for the program that include:
(1)  a system of organization for the delivery of the comprehensive rehabilitation services;
(2)  eligibility requirements for the comprehensive rehabilitation services;
(3)  the types of services that may be provided to a client under the program; and
(4)  requirements for client participation in the costs of the comprehensive rehabilitation services.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 775 (H.B. 2463), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.
2023 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 117.082. Children's Autism Program

Sec. 117.082.  CHILDREN'S AUTISM PROGRAM.  The department shall operate a children's autism program to provide services to children with autism spectrum disorders.  The executive commissioner shall adopt rules for the program that include:
(1)  a system of organization for the delivery of the autism services;
(2)  eligibility requirements for the autism services;
(3)  the types of services that may be provided to a client under the program; and
(4)  requirements for participation by the client's family in the costs of the autism services.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 775 (H.B. 2463), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.