HUMAN RESOURCES CODE
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TITLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1.001. PURPOSE OF CODE
Sec. 1.002. CONSTRUCTION OF CODE
Sec. 1.003. INTERNAL REFERENCES
TITLE 2. HUMAN SERVICES AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES IN GENERAL
SUBTITLE A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 11.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 11.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 11.002. PURPOSE OF TITLE; CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 11.003. RESPONSIBILITY OF COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES NOT AFFECTED
Sec. 11.004. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS NOT AFFECTED
CHAPTER 12.
PENAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 12.001. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
Sec. 12.002. UNLAWFUL USE OF FUNDS
Sec. 12.003. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION PROHIBITED
SUBTITLE B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS AND GENERAL FUNCTIONS RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES
CHAPTER 21.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS RELATING TO AGENCIES ADMINISTERING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Sec. 21.011. ANNUAL REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES
Sec. 21.012. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION
Sec. 21.013. OATHS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CHAPTER 22.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES
Sec. 22.0001. COMMISSIONER'S POWERS AND DUTIES; EFFECT OF CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW
Sec. 22.001. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION
Sec. 22.0011. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 22.0015. EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF PROGRAMS
Sec. 22.002. ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL WELFARE PROGRAMS
Sec. 22.003. RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS
Sec. 22.0031. PROJECTS FOR HIGH-RISK PREGNANT WOMEN AND HIGH-RISK CHILDREN
Sec. 22.0033. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES BY FORMER OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES
Sec. 22.004. PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES
Sec. 22.005. CUSTODIAN OF ASSISTANCE FUNDS
Sec. 22.007. PUBLIC INFORMATION CONTRACT REQUIREMENT
Sec. 22.008. ENFORCEMENT AND ALTERATION OF SERVICE DELIVERY STANDARDS
Sec. 22.009. ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Sec. 22.011. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Sec. 22.013. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON PUBLIC AWARENESS INFORMATION
Sec. 22.014. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON HOSPITAL AND LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES
Sec. 22.016. SPECIAL PURCHASING PROCEDURES
Sec. 22.017. PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY
Sec. 22.019. DUE PROCESS PROCEDURES
Sec. 22.020. AUDIT PROCEDURE
Sec. 22.021. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
Sec. 22.022. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 22.023. PAYMENT FOR CERTAIN INSURANCE COVERAGE
Sec. 22.024. DEVELOPMENT OF SERVICE PLAN FOR ELDERLY PERSONS OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Sec. 22.025. ERROR-RATE REDUCTION
Sec. 22.0251. TIMELY DETERMINATION OF OVERPAYMENTS
Sec. 22.0252. TELEPHONE COLLECTION PROGRAM
Sec. 22.0253. PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL TAX REFUND OFFSET PROGRAM
Sec. 22.0254. PROSECUTION OF FRAUDULENT CLAIMS
Sec. 22.0255. ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER CARD; RETURNED-MAIL REDUCTION
Sec. 22.026. REDUCTION OF CLIENT FRAUD
Sec. 22.027. FRAUD PREVENTION
Sec. 22.028. ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER: MONITORING
Sec. 22.029. PROJECT FOR FRAUD DETECTION AND PREVENTION THROUGH DATA MATCHING
Sec. 22.0292. INFORMATION MATCHING SYSTEM RELATING TO IMMIGRANTS AND FOREIGN VISITORS
Sec. 22.030. AGREEMENTS FOR PURCHASE OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
Sec. 22.031. UNANNOUNCED INSPECTIONS
Sec. 22.032. USE OF EARNED FEDERAL FUNDS
Sec. 22.036. PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF-BLIND WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES AND THEIR PARENTS
Sec. 22.039. TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION RELATED TO CERTAIN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES
Sec. 22.040. DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS OR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Sec. 22.041. THIRD-PARTY INFORMATION
CHAPTER 23.
SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'S OR RECREATIONAL LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO REIMBURSE COMMISSION
Sec. 23.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 23.002. LICENSING AUTHORITIES SUBJECT TO CHAPTER
Sec. 23.003. SUSPENSION OF LICENSE
Sec. 23.004. INITIATION OF PROCEEDING
Sec. 23.005. CONTENTS OF PETITION
Sec. 23.006. NOTICE
Sec. 23.007. HEARING ON PETITION TO SUSPEND LICENSE
Sec. 23.008. ORDER SUSPENDING LICENSE
Sec. 23.009. DEFAULT ORDER
Sec. 23.010. REVIEW OF FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
Sec. 23.011. ACTION BY LICENSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 23.012. MOTION TO REVOKE STAY
Sec. 23.013. VACATING OR STAYING ORDER SUSPENDING LICENSE
Sec. 23.014. FEE BY LICENSING AUTHORITY
Sec. 23.015. COOPERATION BETWEEN LICENSING AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSION
Sec. 23.016. RULES, FORMS, AND PROCEDURES
SUBTITLE C. ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 31.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER A. ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES
Sec. 31.001. TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
Sec. 31.002. DEFINITION OF DEPENDENT CHILD
Sec. 31.0021. DEFINITION OF NONRECIPIENT PARENT
Sec. 31.003. AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 31.0031. RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT
Sec. 31.0032. PAYMENT OF ASSISTANCE FOR PERFORMANCE
Sec. 31.0033. GOOD CAUSE HEARING FOR FAILURE TO COOPERATE
Sec. 31.00331. ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR CONTINUOUS FAILURE TO COOPERATE
Sec. 31.0035. TRANSITIONAL CHILD-CARE SERVICES
Sec. 31.0036. DEPENDENT CHILD'S INCOME
Sec. 31.0038. TEMPORARY EXCLUSION OF NEW SPOUSE'S INCOME
Sec. 31.0039. EXCLUSION OF ASSETS IN PREPAID TUITION PROGRAMS AND HIGHER EDUCATION SAVINGS PLANS
Sec. 31.004. FOSTER CARE
Sec. 31.0041. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN PERSONS
Sec. 31.005. DEPENDENT CHILD RESIDING WITH RELATIVES
Sec. 31.0051. MINOR PARENT RESIDING WITH RELATIVES
Sec. 31.006. WELFARE AND RELATED SERVICES
Sec. 31.0065. TIME-LIMITED BENEFITS
Sec. 31.0066. HARDSHIP EXEMPTIONS FROM FEDERAL TIME LIMITS
Sec. 31.007. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 31.008. COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE SERVICES
Sec. 31.0095. NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Sec. 31.010. SUPPORT SERVICES
Sec. 31.012. MANDATORY WORK OR PARTICIPATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES THROUGH TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 31.0121. SKILLS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FOR CERTAIN RECIPIENTS AND CERTAIN NONRECIPIENT PARENTS
Sec. 31.0124. REFERRAL TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Sec. 31.0126. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Sec. 31.01261. PROVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO CERTAIN NONRECIPIENT PARENTS
Sec. 31.0127. COORDINATION OF SERVICES TO CERTAIN CLIENTS
Sec. 31.0128. COORDINATED INTERAGENCY PLAN
Sec. 31.0129. COORDINATED PLAN TO IMPROVE INTERAGENCY TRANSITIONS
Sec. 31.0135. PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING
Sec. 31.015. HEALTHY MARRIAGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 31.016. SERVICE REFERRALS FOR CERTAIN RECIPIENTS
Sec. 31.017. HEALTHY MARRIAGES AND STRONG FAMILIES GRANT PROGRAM
Sec. 31.018. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY PROGRAM FUNDING
SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES
Sec. 31.031. APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE
Sec. 31.0315. DETERMINATION OF PARENTAGE
Sec. 31.032. INVESTIGATION AND DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 31.0322. VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
Sec. 31.0324. ASSIGNMENT OF PROTECTIVE PAYEE
Sec. 31.0326. VERIFICATION OF IDENTITY AND PREVENTION OF DUPLICATE PARTICIPATION
Sec. 31.033. REINVESTIGATION AND REDETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 31.034. APPEAL FROM LOCAL ELIGIBILITY OFFICES
Sec. 31.035. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Sec. 31.0355. USE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 31.036. ELIGIBILITY OF PERSON LEAVING THE STATE
Sec. 31.037. PAYMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS ON DEATH OF RECIPIENT
Sec. 31.038. CANCELLATION OF UNUSED BENEFITS
Sec. 31.039. ISSUANCE OF REPLACEMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WARRANTS AND ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER CARDS
Sec. 31.040. NONTRANSFERABILITY OF ASSISTANCE FUNDS
Sec. 31.041. RIGHT TO ASSISTANCE NOT VESTED
Sec. 31.042. PRORATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 31.043. FILL-THE-GAP BUDGETING
Sec. 31.044. INACTIVE ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER ACCOUNT
Sec. 31.045. PEACE OFFICERS
SUBCHAPTER C. LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 31.051. DEFINITION
Sec. 31.052. LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 31.053. DETERMINATION BY LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
CHAPTER 32.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 32.001. PURPOSE OF CHAPTER
Sec. 32.002. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 32.003. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 32.021. ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM
Sec. 32.0211. RESTRICTIONS ON EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONERS, FORMER MEMBERS OF A BOARD, COMMISSIONERS, AND THEIR BUSINESS PARTNERS
Sec. 32.0212. DELIVERY OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 32.0213. NURSING FACILITY BED CERTIFICATION AND DECERTIFICATION
Sec. 32.0214. DESIGNATIONS OF PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER BY CERTAIN RECIPIENTS
Sec. 32.0215. HOME OR COMMUNITY CARE PROVIDERS: CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES
Sec. 32.022. MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Sec. 32.023. COOPERATION WITH OTHER STATE AGENCIES
Sec. 32.0231. ANNOUNCEMENT OF FUNDING OR PROGRAM CHANGE
Sec. 32.024. AUTHORITY AND SCOPE OF PROGRAM; ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 32.0241. REVIEW OF WAIVER REQUEST
Sec. 32.0242. VERIFICATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION
Sec. 32.0243. PERIODIC REVIEW OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN RECIPIENTS
Sec. 32.0244. NURSING FACILITY BEDS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 32.0245. NURSING FACILITY BEDS FOR CERTAIN FACILITIES TREATING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Sec. 32.02451. ADDITIONAL PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR GUARDIANSHIP EXPENSES OF CERTAIN RECIPIENTS
Sec. 32.0246. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES
Sec. 32.0247. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN PERSONS MAKING TRANSITION FROM FOSTER CARE TO INDEPENDENT LIVING
Sec. 32.02471. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN FORMER FOSTER CARE ADOLESCENTS ENROLLED IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Sec. 32.024715. STREAMLINED ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION PROCESS FOR CERTAIN FORMER FOSTER CARE YOUTH
Sec. 32.02482. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR LACTATION CONSULTATION SERVICES
Sec. 32.0249. MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS IN TEXAS HEALTH STEPS PROGRAM
Sec. 32.025. APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 32.0251. ELIGIBILITY NOTIFICATION AND REVIEW FOR CERTAIN CHILDREN
Sec. 32.0255. TRANSITIONAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 32.0256. CONTINUATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS
Sec. 32.026. CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY AND NEED FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 32.0261. CONTINUOUS ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 32.026101. DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY BY HEALTH CARE EXCHANGES PROHIBITED
Sec. 32.02611. EXCLUSION OF ASSETS IN PREPAID TUITION PROGRAMS AND HIGHER EDUCATION SAVINGS PLANS
Sec. 32.02613. LIFE INSURANCE ASSETS; LIFE INSURANCE POLICY CONVERSION
Sec. 32.0262. ELIGIBILITY TRANSITION
Sec. 32.0263. HEALTH CARE ORIENTATION
Sec. 32.0264. SUSPENSION AND REINSTATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILDREN IN JUVENILE FACILITIES
Sec. 32.0265. NOTICE OF CERTAIN PLACEMENTS IN JUVENILE FACILITIES
Sec. 32.0266. SUSPENSION, TERMINATION, AND AUTOMATIC REINSTATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS CONFINED IN COUNTY JAILS
Sec. 32.027. SELECTION OF PROVIDER OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 32.0275. MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES AND AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 32.028. FEES, CHARGES, AND RATES
Sec. 32.0281. RULES AND NOTICE RELATING TO PAYMENT RATES
Sec. 32.0282. PUBLIC HEARING ON RATES
Sec. 32.0284. CALCULATION OF PAYMENTS UNDER CERTAIN SUPPLEMENTAL HOSPITAL PAYMENT PROGRAMS
Sec. 32.0285. CALCULATION OF MEDICAL EDUCATION ADD-ON FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TEACHING HOSPITALS THAT PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES
Sec. 32.0286. ANNUAL PATIENT CARE EXPENSE RATIO FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN NURSING FACILITY PROVIDERS
Sec. 32.0287. PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE CENTER REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 32.029. METHODS OF PAYMENT
Sec. 32.0291. PREPAYMENT REVIEWS AND PAYMENT HOLDS
Sec. 32.031. RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
Sec. 32.0311. DRUG REIMBURSEMENT UNDER CERTAIN PROGRAMS
Sec. 32.03115. REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT FOR OPIOID OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
Sec. 32.03117. REIMBURSEMENT FOR NON-OPIOID TREATMENTS
Sec. 32.0312. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH PREVENTABLE ADVERSE EVENTS
Sec. 32.03126. REIMBURSEMENT FOR CHILDHOOD CRANIAL REMOLDING ORTHOSIS
Sec. 32.0313. INDUCED DELIVERIES OR CESAREAN SECTIONS BEFORE 39TH WEEK
Sec. 32.0314. REIMBURSEMENT FOR DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Sec. 32.03141. AUTHORITY OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS REGARDING DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Sec. 32.0315. FUNDS FOR GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
Sec. 32.0316. ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS; MEDICAID
Sec. 32.0317. REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER SCHOOL HEALTH AND RELATED SERVICES PROGRAM
Sec. 32.032. PREVENTION AND DETECTION OF FRAUD AND ABUSE
Sec. 32.0321. SURETY BOND
Sec. 32.0322. CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION; ENROLLMENT OF PROVIDERS
Sec. 32.033. SUBROGATION
Sec. 32.034. CONTRACT CANCELLATION; NOTICE AND HEARING
Sec. 32.035. APPEALS
Sec. 32.036. PROGRAM PAYMENTS NONASSIGNABLE AND EXEMPT FROM LEGAL PROCESS
Sec. 32.038. COLLECTION OF INSURANCE PAYMENTS
Sec. 32.0381. ICF-IID PAYMENT RATES
Sec. 32.039. ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES
Sec. 32.0391. CRIMINAL OFFENSE
Sec. 32.040. IDENTIFICATION OF HUSBAND OR ALLEGED FATHER
Sec. 32.0421. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION
Sec. 32.0422. HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS
Sec. 32.0423. RECOVERY OF REIMBURSEMENTS FROM HEALTH COVERAGE PROVIDERS
Sec. 32.0424. REQUIREMENTS OF THIRD-PARTY HEALTH INSURERS
Sec. 32.04242. PAYOR OF LAST RESORT
Sec. 32.0425. REIMBURSEMENT FOR WHEELED MOBILITY SYSTEMS
Sec. 32.043. PROCUREMENT RULES FOR PUBLIC DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITALS
Sec. 32.044. GROUP PURCHASING FOR DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITALS
Sec. 32.045. ENHANCED REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 32.046. SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF PHARMACY PRODUCTS
Sec. 32.0461. VENDOR DRUG PROGRAM; COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Sec. 32.0462. VENDOR DRUG PROGRAM; PRICING STANDARD
Sec. 32.0463. MEDICATIONS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Sec. 32.047. PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROVIDERS
Sec. 32.048. MANAGED CARE INFORMATION AND TRAINING PLAN
Sec. 32.049. MANAGED CARE CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Sec. 32.050. DUAL MEDICAID AND MEDICARE COVERAGE
Sec. 32.051. MISDIRECTED BILLING
Sec. 32.052. WAIVER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OR SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS
Sec. 32.053. PROGRAM OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (PACE)
Sec. 32.0531. PACE PROGRAM TEAM
Sec. 32.0532. PACE PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY
Sec. 32.0533. DATA COLLECTION: PACE AND STAR + PLUS MEDICAID MANAGED CARE PROGRAMS
Sec. 32.054. DENTAL SERVICES
Sec. 32.055. CATASTROPHIC CASE MANAGEMENT
Sec. 32.0551. OPTIMIZATION OF CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Sec. 32.056. COMPLIANCE WITH TEXAS HEALTH STEPS COMPREHENSIVE CARE PROGRAM
Sec. 32.0561. MATERNAL DEPRESSION SCREENING
Sec. 32.057. CONTRACTS FOR DISEASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Sec. 32.058. LIMITATION ON MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN CERTAIN ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY-BASED CARE SETTINGS
Sec. 32.059. USE OF RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS FOR RESPIRATORY THERAPY SERVICES
Sec. 32.061. COMMUNITY ATTENDANT SERVICES PROGRAM
Sec. 32.062. ADMISSIBILITY OF CERTAIN EVIDENCE RELATING TO NURSING INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 32.063. THIRD-PARTY BILLING VENDORS
Sec. 32.0631. ANNUAL NOTICE TO CERTAIN PROVIDERS REGARDING USE OF MEDICAID IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS WITH RESPECT TO NEWBORN CHILDREN
Sec. 32.064. COST SHARING
Sec. 32.0641. RECIPIENT ACCOUNTABILITY PROVISIONS; COST-SHARING REQUIREMENT TO IMPROVE APPROPRIATE UTILIZATION OF SERVICES
Sec. 32.067. DELIVERY OF COMPREHENSIVE CARE SERVICES TO CERTAIN RECIPIENTS OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 32.068. IN-PERSON EVALUATION REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN SERVICES
Sec. 32.069. CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE
Sec. 32.070. AUDITS OF PROVIDERS
Sec. 32.0705. EXTERNAL AUDITS OF CERTAIN MEDICAID CONTRACTORS BASED ON RISK
Sec. 32.071. RECIPIENT AND PROVIDER EDUCATION
Sec. 32.072. DIRECT ACCESS TO EYE HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Sec. 32.073. HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS
Sec. 32.074. ACCESS TO PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM
Sec. 32.075. EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
Sec. 32.0755. PREVOCATIONAL SERVICES UNDER CERTAIN WAIVER PROGRAMS
Sec. 32.076. SUBSTITUTE DENTISTS
SUBCHAPTER C. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDER DATABASE
Sec. 32.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 32.102. DATABASE OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDERS
Sec. 32.103. CERTAIN FEES PROHIBITED
Sec. 32.104. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
Sec. 32.105. RULES
SUBCHAPTER E. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
Sec. 32.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 32.202. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SUBCHAPTER F. PARTNERSHIP FOR LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAM
Sec. 32.251. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 32.252. PARTNERSHIP FOR LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAM
Sec. 32.253. ASSET DISREGARD
Sec. 32.254. RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS
Sec. 32.255. TRAINING; INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 32.256. RULES
CHAPTER 33.
NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER A. NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN GENERAL
Sec. 33.0005. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 33.0006. OPERATION OF SNAP
Sec. 33.001. DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS COMMODITIES
Sec. 33.002. DISTRIBUTION OF COMMODITIES AND SNAP BENEFITS
Sec. 33.0021. APPLICATION INFORMATION
Sec. 33.0023. SNAP INFORMATION MATCHING SYSTEM
Sec. 33.0024. DISASTER SNAP
Sec. 33.003. DISTRIBUTION DISTRICTS; AGENTS
Sec. 33.004. COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARDS
Sec. 33.005. PROCESSING PERISHABLE COMMODITIES
Sec. 33.006. HANDLING CHARGES
Sec. 33.008. SALE OF USED COMMODITY CONTAINERS
Sec. 33.011. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES; PENALTIES
Sec. 33.012. CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT PROGRAM AS REPRESENTATIVE
Sec. 33.013. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES
Sec. 33.015. INITIAL ESTABLISHMENT AND RECERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN PERSONS
Sec. 33.018. SNAP ELIGIBILITY FOLLOWING CERTAIN CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
Sec. 33.0181. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS FOR CERTAIN INMATES
Sec. 33.019. SIMPLIFIED CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN SNAP APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS
Sec. 33.021. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN RESOURCES IN DETERMINING SNAP ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 33.022. APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
Sec. 33.023. INFORMATION VERIFICATION
Sec. 33.0231. VERIFICATION OF IDENTITY AND PREVENTION OF DUPLICATE PARTICIPATION IN SNAP
Sec. 33.025. NUTRITION EDUCATION AND OUTREACH FOR THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR SNAP BENEFITS
Sec. 33.026. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM: REQUIRED NOTICES AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE AUTHORITY
Sec. 33.027. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM: ELECTRONIC FILING
Sec. 33.0271. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM: PROGRAM PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 33.028. GRANT PROGRAMS FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION
Sec. 33.029. CERTAIN ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS
Sec. 33.0291. EXCLUSION OF SCHOOL-BASED ACCOUNTS AND CERTAIN BONDS
Sec. 33.031. PURCHASE OF SWEETENED DRINKS AND CANDY PROHIBITED UNDER SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Sec. 33.032. PEACE OFFICERS
Sec. 33.035. PILOT PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE PURCHASE OF TEXAS-GROWN FRUITS OR VEGETABLES UNDER SNAP
SUBCHAPTER B. SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION PROCESS EFFICIENCY
Sec. 33.052. APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
Sec. 33.053. USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO PROMOTE EFFICIENCY AND FRAUD DETECTION
Sec. 33.054. WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT
Sec. 33.055. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
CHAPTER 34.
STATE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM
Sec. 34.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 34.002. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE PROGRAM; FUNDING
Sec. 34.003. RULES
Sec. 34.004. PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO PERSONS RESIDING IN MINIMUM SERVICE COUNTIES
Sec. 34.005. ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Sec. 34.006. STUDY
CHAPTER 35.
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Sec. 35.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 35.002. ADOPTION OF RULES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAM
Sec. 35.003. ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 35.004. PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Sec. 35.005. PAYMENT OF ASSISTANCE
Sec. 35.006. SELECTION OF PROGRAMS OR PROVIDERS
Sec. 35.007. COPAYMENT SYSTEM
Sec. 35.008. PAYMENT RATE
Sec. 35.009. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT
Sec. 35.010. REVIEW OF CLIENT'S NEEDS
Sec. 35.011. NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES
Sec. 35.012. CRIMINAL PENALTY
CHAPTER 36.
HEALTH CARE PROGRAM FRAUD PREVENTION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 36.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 36.0011. CULPABLE MENTAL STATE
Sec. 36.002. UNLAWFUL ACTS
Sec. 36.003. DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL IN POSSESSION OF STATE AGENCY
Sec. 36.004. IMMUNITY
Sec. 36.005. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF AGREEMENT; PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE
Sec. 36.006. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW
Sec. 36.007. RECOVERY OF COSTS, FEES, AND EXPENSES
Sec. 36.008. USE OF MONEY RECOVERED
SUBCHAPTER B. ACTION BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 36.051. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Sec. 36.052. CIVIL REMEDIES
Sec. 36.053. INVESTIGATION
Sec. 36.054. CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND
Sec. 36.055. ATTORNEY GENERAL AS RELATOR IN FEDERAL ACTION
SUBCHAPTER C. ACTION BY PRIVATE PERSONS
Sec. 36.101. ACTION BY PRIVATE PERSON AUTHORIZED
Sec. 36.102. INITIATION OF ACTION; CONSENT REQUIRED FOR DISMISSAL
Sec. 36.1021. STANDARD OF PROOF
Sec. 36.103. ANSWER BY DEFENDANT
Sec. 36.104. STATE DECISION; CONTINUATION OF ACTION
Sec. 36.105. REPRESENTATION OF STATE BY PRIVATE ATTORNEY
Sec. 36.106. INTERVENTION BY OTHER PARTIES PROHIBITED
Sec. 36.107. RIGHTS OF PARTIES IF STATE CONTINUES ACTION
Sec. 36.108. STAY OF CERTAIN DISCOVERY
Sec. 36.109. PURSUIT OF ALTERNATE REMEDY BY STATE
Sec. 36.110. AWARD TO PRIVATE PLAINTIFF
Sec. 36.111. REDUCTION OF AWARD
Sec. 36.112. AWARD TO DEFENDANT FOR FRIVOLOUS ACTION
Sec. 36.113. CERTAIN ACTIONS BARRED
Sec. 36.114. STATE NOT LIABLE FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES
Sec. 36.115. RETALIATION AGAINST PERSON PROHIBITED
Sec. 36.116. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY NOT WAIVED
Sec. 36.117. ATTORNEY GENERAL COMPENSATION
SUBCHAPTER D. REVOCATION OF CERTAIN OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES
Sec. 36.132. REVOCATION OF LICENSES
SUBTITLE D. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; CHILD WELFARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
CHAPTER 40.
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 40.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 40.002. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; GENERAL DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 40.0025. AGENCY FUNCTIONS
Sec. 40.0026. REFERENCES IN LAW MEANING DEPARTMENT
Sec. 40.0027. REFERENCES IN LAW MEANING COMMISSIONER OR DESIGNEE
Sec. 40.003. SUNSET PROVISION
Sec. 40.004. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION AND PUBLIC ACCESS
Sec. 40.0041. COMPLAINT PROCESS
Sec. 40.005. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION
Sec. 40.006. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAWS
Sec. 40.007. REPORTING REQUIREMENT; PROFESSIONAL FEES
Sec. 40.008. PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY
SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 40.021. FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES COUNCIL
Sec. 40.022. APPOINTMENTS
Sec. 40.023. TRAINING PROGRAM FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS
Sec. 40.024. TERMS; VACANCY
Sec. 40.025. REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES
Sec. 40.026. PRESIDING OFFICER; OTHER OFFICERS; MEETINGS
Sec. 40.027. COMMISSIONER
Sec. 40.030. ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Sec. 40.031. CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 40.0315. INVESTIGATION UNIT FOR ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Sec. 40.032. PERSONNEL
Sec. 40.0321. SALARY SUPPLEMENTATION BY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 40.0322. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES PERSONNEL; RECRUITMENT
Sec. 40.0323. COORDINATION REGARDING RECRUITMENT FOR AND CURRICULUM OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATE OR DEGREE PROGRAMS
Sec. 40.0325. STUDY OF CASEWORKER EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 40.0326. RECRUITMENT OF CASEWORKERS
Sec. 40.033. MERIT SYSTEM
Sec. 40.034. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES BY FORMER OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES
Sec. 40.035. TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES; CONTINUING EDUCATION
Sec. 40.036. ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA TRAINING
Sec. 40.037. TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES MANAGERS
Sec. 40.038. SECONDARY TRAUMA SUPPORT FOR CASEWORKERS
Sec. 40.039. REVIEW OF RECORDS RETENTION POLICY
Sec. 40.040. CASE MANAGEMENT VENDOR QUALITY OVERSIGHT AND ASSURANCE DIVISION; MONITORING OF CONTRACT ADHERENCE
Sec. 40.041. OFFICE OF DATA ANALYTICS
Sec. 40.042. INVESTIGATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION
Sec. 40.043. CHILD SAFETY AND RUNAWAY PREVENTION PROCEDURES
Sec. 40.045. EFFICIENCY AUDIT
SUBCHAPTER C. GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 40.0505. DIVISIONS OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 40.051. STRATEGIC PLAN FOR DEPARTMENT
Sec. 40.0512. CONTINUITY OF SERVICES; INFORMATION SHARING
Sec. 40.0515. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM FOR ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES; QUARTERLY REPORTS
Sec. 40.0516. COLLECTION OF DATA; ANNUAL REPORT
Sec. 40.0521. RULES REGARDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Sec. 40.0522. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT
Sec. 40.0524. MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS
Sec. 40.0526. BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Sec. 40.0527. PUBLIC AWARENESS
Sec. 40.05275. BUSINESS PLAN FOR CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Sec. 40.0528. GOALS FOR BUSINESS PLAN FOR CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES; REPORTING CASELOAD INFORMATION
Sec. 40.0529. CASELOAD MANAGEMENT
Sec. 40.05291. ELECTRONIC CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Sec. 40.053. DUTY TO PERFORM OTHER FUNCTIONS
Sec. 40.054. ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY
Sec. 40.055. LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION REQUEST
Sec. 40.056. USE OF FUNDS
Sec. 40.0564. DEPARTMENT FUNDS
Sec. 40.057. GIFTS AND GRANTS
Sec. 40.058. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Sec. 40.0581. PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR CERTAIN SERVICE PROVIDER CONTRACTS
Sec. 40.0582. QUALITY CONTRACTING FRAMEWORK
Sec. 40.0583. STATE AUDITOR REVIEW OF CONTRACTS
Sec. 40.059. FEES
Sec. 40.060. INDEMNIFICATION FOR LEGAL EXPENSES
Sec. 40.061. IMMUNITY
Sec. 40.062. EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN COSTS AND FEES
Sec. 40.063. EXCEPTIONS FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
Sec. 40.064. INTERAGENCY COOPERATION AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION
Sec. 40.065. COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER; PLAN
Sec. 40.066. HEARINGS CONDUCTED BY STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
Sec. 40.067. DELIVERY OF SERVICES IN AREAS BORDERING UNITED MEXICAN STATES
Sec. 40.068. LOCAL ACCOUNTS
Sec. 40.070. SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CERTAIN FAMILIES
Sec. 40.071. DRUG-ENDANGERED CHILD INITIATIVE
Sec. 40.072. DUTY TO REPORT; DEPARTMENT RECORDS
Sec. 40.075. PROTECTIVE ORDERS
Sec. 40.080. STRATEGIC PLAN TO IMPLEMENT FEDERAL LAW REGARDING SPECIFIED SETTINGS FOR PLACEMENT OF FOSTER CHILDREN
Sec. 40.081. IMPLEMENTATION OF FEDERAL LAW
Sec. 40.082. REPORT OF CRIMINAL CONDUCT; PENALTY
Sec. 40.083. EMPLOYER RETALIATION PROHIBITED
Sec. 40.084. RETENTION OF GENETIC MATERIAL AND GENETIC INFORMATION
CHAPTER 42.
REGULATION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES, HOMES, AND AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE CHILD-CARE SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 42.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 42.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 42.003. REFERENCE TO CHILD-CARE INSTITUTION
Sec. 42.0031. REFERENCE TO PART OF CONTINUUM-OF-CARE OPERATION
Sec. 42.004. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INVESTIGATION INFORMATION
SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 42.021. DIVISION DESIGNATED
Sec. 42.0211. SAFETY SPECIALISTS, RISK ANALYSTS, AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Sec. 42.023. ANNUAL REPORT
Sec. 42.024. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
Sec. 42.025. SEARCHABLE DATABASE
Sec. 42.026. ACCESS TO DATABASE
Sec. 42.027. INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. REGULATION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES, HOMES, AND AGENCIES
Sec. 42.041. REQUIRED LICENSE
Sec. 42.0412. COLLECTION OF LICENSED DAY-CARE CENTER DATA
Sec. 42.0413. EXEMPTION FOR SINGLE SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTORS
Sec. 42.042. RULES AND STANDARDS
Sec. 42.04201. INTERIM DIRECTOR
Sec. 42.0421. MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS
Sec. 42.04215. SAFETY TRAINING ACCOUNT
Sec. 42.0422. RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION
Sec. 42.0423. CHILDREN'S PRODUCT SAFETY FOR CERTAIN NONRESIDENTIAL CHILD-CARE FACILITIES
Sec. 42.0424. CHILD SAFETY ALARMS IN VEHICLES
Sec. 42.0425. ASSESSMENT SERVICES
Sec. 42.0426. TRAINING OF PERSONNEL
Sec. 42.04261. OTHER TRAINING OF PERSONNEL: CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES AND DAY-CARE CENTERS
Sec. 42.0427. PARENTAL VISITATION
Sec. 42.04271. RIGHTS OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN WITH CHILD IN CERTAIN CHILD-CARE FACILITIES
Sec. 42.0428. POLICIES ADDRESSING SEXUAL ABUSE AND OTHER MALTREATMENT OF CHILDREN
Sec. 42.0429. SAFE SLEEPING STANDARDS
Sec. 42.04291. SUPERVISION STANDARDS FOR INFANT DURING TIME SPENT ON STOMACH
Sec. 42.043. RULES FOR IMMUNIZATIONS
Sec. 42.04305. VACCINE-PREVENTABLE DISEASE POLICY REQUIRED
Sec. 42.0431. ENFORCEMENT OF SCREENING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO VISION, HEARING, AND OTHER SPECIAL SENSES AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
Sec. 42.0432. HEALTH SCREENING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD PLACED WITH CHILD-PLACING AGENCY
Sec. 42.0433. SUICIDE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND POSTVENTION PLAN
Sec. 42.044. INSPECTIONS
Sec. 42.0441. INSPECTION RESULTS FOR CERTAIN NONRESIDENTIAL CHILD-CARE FACILITIES
Sec. 42.04411. INSPECTION RESULTS AND EXIT CONFERENCE FOR RESIDENTIAL CHILD-CARE FACILITIES
Sec. 42.04412. INTERFERENCE WITH INSPECTION; COURT ORDER
Sec. 42.0442. COORDINATION OF INSPECTIONS; ELIMINATION OF DUPLICATIVE INSPECTIONS
Sec. 42.04425. INSPECTION INFORMATION DATABASE
Sec. 42.0443. COORDINATION OF FIRE SAFETY AND SANITATION INSPECTIONS
Sec. 42.04431. ENFORCEMENT OF STATE LAW BY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY
Sec. 42.0445. REQUIRED BACKGROUND SEARCH OF CENTRAL REGISTRY OF REPORTED CASES OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT
Sec. 42.0446. REMOVAL OF CERTAIN INVESTIGATION INFORMATION FROM INTERNET WEBSITE
Sec. 42.0447. FALSE REPORT; CRIMINAL PENALTY
Sec. 42.0448. NOTIFICATION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE CALLS
Sec. 42.0448. NOTIFICATION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE CALLS
Sec. 42.0449. REQUIRED ACTIONS AFTER NOTICE OF FAMILY VIOLENCE CALL
Sec. 42.0449. REQUIRED ACTIONS AFTER NOTICE OF FAMILY VIOLENCE CALL
Sec. 42.045. RECORDS
Sec. 42.0451. DATABASE OF AGENCY FOSTER HOMES; INFORMATION PROVIDED TO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Sec. 42.0452. FOSTER PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
Sec. 42.046. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, LISTING, OR REGISTRATION
Sec. 42.0461. PUBLIC NOTICE AND HEARING: RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE
Sec. 42.0462. WAIVER OF NOTICE AND HEARING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 42.0463. EXPANSION OF CAPACITY
Sec. 42.047. CONSULTATIONS
Sec. 42.048. LICENSING
Sec. 42.049. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED
Sec. 42.0495. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED FOR LISTED FAMILY HOMES
Sec. 42.0495. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED FOR LISTED FAMILY HOMES
Sec. 42.050. LICENSE RENEWAL
Sec. 42.051. INITIAL LICENSE
Sec. 42.052. CERTIFICATION, LISTING, AND REGISTRATION
Sec. 42.0521. DEPOSIT OF FEES
Sec. 42.0522. PUBLIC ADVERTISING OF FAMILY HOMES
Sec. 42.0523. LISTING OF RELATIVE CHILD-CARE PROVIDERS
Sec. 42.053. AGENCY FOSTER HOMES
Sec. 42.0531. SECURE AGENCY FOSTER HOMES
Sec. 42.0535. REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR VERIFICATION
Sec. 42.0536. TRANSFER OF AGENCY FOSTER HOME
Sec. 42.0537. CAREGIVER TRAINING REQUIREMENT
Sec. 42.0538. PROVISIONAL LICENSE FOR KINSHIP PROVIDER
Sec. 42.054. FEES
Sec. 42.055. SIGN POSTING
Sec. 42.0551. POSTING OF EMPLOYEE LIST
Sec. 42.056. REQUIRED BACKGROUND AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS; CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Sec. 42.0561. INFORMATION RELATING TO FAMILY VIOLENCE REPORTS
Sec. 42.0562. INFORMATION REGARDING CERTAIN GROUP DAY-CARE HOME AND FAMILY HOME EMPLOYEES
Sec. 42.0563. PRE-EMPLOYMENT AFFIDAVIT
Sec. 42.057. DRUG TESTING
Sec. 42.058. COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR ADVERTISING RULES
Sec. 42.0583. IDENTIFYING AT-RISK PROVIDERS
Sec. 42.059. REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT FOR APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH FACILITY OR REGISTERED FAMILY HOME
Sec. 42.060. CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
Sec. 42.062. CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND SERVICE PROHIBITED
Sec. 42.063. REPORTING OF INCIDENTS AND VIOLATIONS
Sec. 42.064. INFORMATION REGARDING GANG-FREE ZONES
Sec. 42.065. ADMINISTERING MEDICATION
Sec. 42.066. REQUIRED SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION REQUESTED BY COURT
Sec. 42.067. EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS; IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY
Sec. 42.068. REQUIRED POSTING OF NO TRESPASSING NOTICE; CRIMINAL PENALTY
SUBCHAPTER D. REMEDIES
Sec. 42.0704. ENFORCEMENT POLICY
Sec. 42.0705. RANGE OF PENALTIES
Sec. 42.071. SUSPENSION OR PROBATION OF LICENSE OR REGISTRATION
Sec. 42.0715. COSTS CHARGED TO FACILITY OR FAMILY HOME
Sec. 42.072. LICENSE, LISTING, OR REGISTRATION DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION
Sec. 42.073. EMERGENCY SUSPENSION AND CLOSURE OF A FACILITY OR FAMILY HOME
Sec. 42.074. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Sec. 42.075. CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 42.076. CRIMINAL PENALTIES
Sec. 42.0761. CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR OPERATING DAY-CARE CENTER WITHOUT QUALIFIED DIRECTOR
Sec. 42.077. NOTICE OF ACTION AGAINST FACILITY OR FAMILY HOME
Sec. 42.078. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
Sec. 42.079. CEASE AND DESIST ORDER
Sec. 42.080. DISCIPLINARY ACTION PROHIBITED
SUBCHAPTER F. REGULATION OF EMPLOYER-BASED DAY-CARE FACILITIES
Sec. 42.151. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 42.152. PERMIT REQUIRED
Sec. 42.153. APPLICATION; INITIAL INSPECTION AND BACKGROUND AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS
Sec. 42.154. CONVERSION OF LICENSE
Sec. 42.155. PARENT OR GUARDIAN WITHIN IMMEDIATE VICINITY
Sec. 42.156. CAREGIVER-TO-CHILD RATIO
Sec. 42.157. MINIMUM STANDARDS
Sec. 42.158. CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 42.159. BACKGROUND AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS REQUIRED
Sec. 42.160. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW
Sec. 42.161. REPORTING OF INCIDENTS AND VIOLATIONS
Sec. 42.162. AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT LIMITED INSPECTIONS
Sec. 42.163. SUSPENSION, DENIAL, OR REVOCATION
SUBCHAPTER G. REGULATION OF TEMPORARY SHELTER DAY-CARE FACILITIES
Sec. 42.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 42.202. PERMIT REQUIRED
Sec. 42.203. APPLICATION; INITIAL INSPECTION AND BACKGROUND AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS
Sec. 42.204. CONVERSION OF LICENSE
Sec. 42.205. CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING; CHILD-TO-CAREGIVER RATIOS
Sec. 42.206. BACKGROUND AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS REQUIRED
Sec. 42.207. APPLICABILITY OF OTHER LAW
Sec. 42.208. REPORTING OF INCIDENTS AND VIOLATIONS
Sec. 42.209. AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT LIMITED INSPECTIONS
Sec. 42.210. SUSPENSION, DENIAL, OR REVOCATION
SUBCHAPTER H. REGULATION OF CERTAIN GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
Sec. 42.251. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 42.252. PROPOSED OPERATIONAL PLAN; LICENSING PROCEDURES
Sec. 42.253. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION RELATING TO SERVICES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS
Sec. 42.254. DUTIES RELATING TO EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATION
Sec. 42.2541. IMPROVING EDUCATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
Sec. 42.255. HEARING BEFORE RENEWAL OF LICENSE
Sec. 42.256. TREATMENT MODEL
Sec. 42.257. EVALUATION OF PLACEMENTS
Sec. 42.258. LIMIT ON PLACEMENTS FOR NEW FACILITY
Sec. 42.259. TRANSITION PLANS
Sec. 42.260. TELEHEALTH PILOT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 43.
REGULATION OF CHILD-CARE AND CHILD-PLACING AGENCY ADMINISTRATORS
Sec. 43.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 43.003. LICENSE REQUIRED
Sec. 43.004. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSE
Sec. 43.0041. EXAMINATION RESULTS
Sec. 43.0042. RECOGNITION OF LICENSE ISSUED BY ANOTHER STATE
Sec. 43.005. RULES
Sec. 43.0055. COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR ADVERTISING RULES
Sec. 43.006. FEES
Sec. 43.007. LICENSE APPLICATION
Sec. 43.008. LICENSING
Sec. 43.0081. PROVISIONAL LICENSE
Sec. 43.009. LICENSE RENEWAL
Sec. 43.010. LICENSE DENIAL, REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, OR REFUSAL TO RENEW; REPRIMAND OR PROBATION
Sec. 43.0105. REVOCATION OF PROBATION
Sec. 43.0106. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
Sec. 43.012. PENALTY
CHAPTER 44.
ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE DAY-CARE PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER A. FEDERALLY ESTABLISHED DAY-CARE PROGRAMS
Sec. 44.001. DESIGNATED AGENCY
Sec. 44.002. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Sec. 44.003. ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL-LOCAL PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER B. DAY-CARE CENTERS
Sec. 44.031. ESTABLISHMENT
Sec. 44.032. ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 44.033. FEES
Sec. 44.034. STANDARDS; RECOMMENDATIONS
Sec. 44.035. CONTRACTS
Sec. 44.036. ANNUAL EVALUATION OF DAY-CARE CENTERS
CHAPTER 45.
PROTECTION OF RIGHTS OF CONSCIENCE FOR CHILD WELFARE SERVICES PROVIDERS
Sec. 45.001. LEGISLATIVE INTENT
Sec. 45.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 45.003. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 45.004. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES PROVIDERS PROTECTED
Sec. 45.005. SECONDARY SERVICES PROVIDERS AND REFERRALS
Sec. 45.006. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION
Sec. 45.007. REMEDIES
Sec. 45.008. IMMUNITY WAIVED
Sec. 45.009. EFFECT ON RIGHTS; CONSTRUCTION OF LAW
Sec. 45.010. INTERPRETATION
CHAPTER 48.
INVESTIGATIONS AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 48.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 48.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 48.0021. REFERENCE TO COMMISSION OR EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER
Sec. 48.003. INVESTIGATIONS IN NURSING FACILITIES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, AND SIMILAR FACILITIES
Sec. 48.004. RISK ASSESSMENT
Sec. 48.005. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
Sec. 48.006. COMMUNITY SATISFACTION SURVEY
Sec. 48.007. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING CERTAIN ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION INVESTIGATIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. REPORTS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION: IMMUNITIES
Sec. 48.051. REPORT
Sec. 48.052. FAILURE TO REPORT; PENALTY
Sec. 48.053. FALSE REPORT; PENALTY
Sec. 48.054. IMMUNITY
SUBCHAPTER C. CONFIDENTIALITY
Sec. 48.101. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION; AGENCY EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION
Sec. 48.102. REPORTS OF INVESTIGATIONS IN SCHOOLS
Sec. 48.103. NOTIFICATION OF LICENSING OR CONTRACTING AGENCY
SUBCHAPTER D. INVESTIGATIONS BY ALL AGENCIES
Sec. 48.151. ACTION ON REPORT
Sec. 48.152. INVESTIGATION
Sec. 48.1521. INVESTIGATION OF COMPLEX CASES
Sec. 48.1522. REPORTS OF CRIMINAL CONDUCT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
Sec. 48.1523. MANAGEMENT REVIEW FOLLOWING CERTAIN INVESTIGATIONS
Sec. 48.153. ACCESS TO INVESTIGATION
Sec. 48.154. ACCESS TO RECORDS OR DOCUMENTS
Sec. 48.155. INTERFERENCE WITH INVESTIGATION OR SERVICES PROHIBITED
Sec. 48.156. AGENCY REPORTS
Sec. 48.159. INTERNAL REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION
SUBCHAPTER E. PROVISION OF SERVICES; EMERGENCY PROTECTION
Sec. 48.201. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 48.202. SERVICE DETERMINATION BY DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY
Sec. 48.203. VOLUNTARY PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Sec. 48.204. AGENCY POWERS
Sec. 48.205. PROVISION OF SERVICES
Sec. 48.206. COST OF SERVICES
Sec. 48.207. OBJECTION TO MEDICAL TREATMENT
Sec. 48.208. EMERGENCY ORDER FOR PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Sec. 48.209. REFERRAL FOR GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
Sec. 48.210. REPRESENTATION
Sec. 48.211. REPORT TO GUARDIANSHIP COURT
SUBCHAPTER F. INVESTIGATIONS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION OF INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES FROM CERTAIN PROVIDERS
Sec. 48.251. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 48.252. INVESTIGATION OF REPORTS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION BY PROVIDER
Sec. 48.253. ACTION ON REPORT
Sec. 48.2535. FORWARDING CERTAIN REPORTS OF CRIMINAL CONDUCT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 48.254. FORWARDING OF CERTAIN REPORTS
Sec. 48.255. RULES FOR INVESTIGATIONS UNDER THIS SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 48.256. SHARING PROVIDER INFORMATION
Sec. 48.257. RETALIATION PROHIBITED
Sec. 48.258. TRACKING SYSTEM FOR REPORTS AND INVESTIGATIONS
SUBCHAPTER G. INVESTIGATIONS IN CERTAIN FACILITIES
Sec. 48.301. INVESTIGATION OF REPORTS IN OTHER STATE FACILITIES
Sec. 48.302. APPROVAL OF RULES
Sec. 48.303. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Sec. 48.304. STATISTICS
SUBCHAPTER I. EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT REGISTRY
Sec. 48.401. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 48.402. RULES RELATING TO REPORTABLE CONDUCT
Sec. 48.403. FINDING
Sec. 48.404. NOTICE OF FINDING
Sec. 48.405. HEARING; ORDER
Sec. 48.406. NOTICE; JUDICIAL REVIEW
Sec. 48.407. INFORMAL PROCEEDINGS
Sec. 48.408. INFORMATION FOR THE EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT REGISTRY
SUBTITLE E. SERVICES FOR FAMILIES
CHAPTER 51.
FAMILY VIOLENCE CENTERS
Sec. 51.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 51.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 51.0021. FAMILY VIOLENCE SERVICES PLAN
Sec. 51.003. CONTRACTS
Sec. 51.004. CONTRACT ELIGIBILITY; PROCUREMENT; APPLICATION PROCESS
Sec. 51.005. CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS
Sec. 51.0051. MAXIMIZING FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
Sec. 51.006. REPORT
Sec. 51.007. CONFIDENTIALITY
Sec. 51.008. CONSULTATIONS
Sec. 51.009. GRANTS AND FUNDS
Sec. 51.010. RULES
Sec. 51.011. FUNDING
Sec. 51.012. COORDINATION OF SERVICES
CHAPTER 51A.
NOTICE TO VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE, STALKING, HARASSMENT, OR TERRORISTIC THREAT
Sec. 51A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 51A.002. APPLICABILITY TO VICTIMS OF CERTAIN OFFENSES
Sec. 51A.003. NOTICE TO VICTIMS
CHAPTER 52.
INFORMATION RELATING TO SCHOOL AGE PREGNANCY
Sec. 52.001. SCHOOL AGE PREGNANCY PREVENTION
TITLE 3. FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
SUBTITLE A. FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN
CHAPTER 62.
DETENTION HOMES AND PARENTAL SCHOOLS
Sec. 62.001. DETENTION HOMES AND PARENTAL SCHOOLS
Sec. 62.002. MULTICOUNTY FACILITIES
CHAPTER 63.
RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR CERTAIN DELINQUENT CHILDREN
Sec. 63.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 63.002. AUTHORITY TO OPERATE FACILITY
Sec. 63.003. GOVERNMENTAL NATURE OF FACILITY
Sec. 63.004. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: SINGLE COUNTY FACILITY
Sec. 63.005. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: COMBINATION OF COUNTIES FACILITY
Sec. 63.006. BOARD MEETINGS
Sec. 63.007. QUORUM
Sec. 63.008. FACILITY ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 63.009. BOARD POLICIES
Sec. 63.010. STANDARDIZED PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
Sec. 63.011. ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Sec. 63.012. FACILITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: APPOINTMENT
Sec. 63.013. FACILITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: DELEGATED POWERS
Sec. 63.014. FACILITY PERSONNEL
Sec. 63.015. COUNTY CONTRIBUTIONS
Sec. 63.016. GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS
Sec. 63.017. SINGLE COUNTY FACILITY: ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY; RULES FOR ADMISSION; RATES CHARGED
Sec. 63.018. COMBINATION OF COUNTIES FACILITY: ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY; RULES FOR ADMISSION; RATES CHARGED
Sec. 63.019. RULES REGULATING ADMINISTRATION OF SERVICES
Sec. 63.020. MINIMUM SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
Sec. 63.021. LIST OF SERVICES
Sec. 63.022. FACILITY RESEARCH AND RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF PERSONNEL; CONTRACTS AUTHORIZED
Sec. 63.023. FEES FOR SERVICES
Sec. 63.024. PAYMENT OF FEES BY COUNTY
Sec. 63.025. ADMISSION OF AND PAYMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO JUVENILES RESIDING IN ANOTHER COUNTY
Sec. 63.026. COURT-ORDERED ADMISSION
Sec. 63.027. LIMITATION ON PERIOD FOR JUVENILE'S RESIDENCE
Sec. 63.028. MODIFICATION OF COURT ORDER
SUBTITLE B. SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
CHAPTER 72.
HEAD START PROGRAMS
Sec. 72.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 72.002. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Sec. 72.003. COORDINATION OF SERVICES
CHAPTER 73.
EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SERVICES
Sec. 73.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 73.003. STRATEGIC PLAN
Sec. 73.004. ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 73.0041. ADVISORY COMMITTEE DUTIES
Sec. 73.0045. COMMISSIONER'S POWERS AND DUTIES; EFFECT OF CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW
Sec. 73.005. ISSUES RELATED TO INTERVENTION SERVICES; LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS
Sec. 73.0051. POWERS AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER AND DEPARTMENT UNDER CHAPTER
Sec. 73.006. REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES
Sec. 73.007. PUBLIC AWARENESS AND TRAINING
Sec. 73.008. EARLY IDENTIFICATION STRATEGY
Sec. 73.009. REFERRAL FOR SERVICES
Sec. 73.010. ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES
Sec. 73.011. PROVIDER SELECTION
Sec. 73.022. FINANCES
Sec. 73.024. APPLICATION OF OPEN MEETINGS LAW, OPEN RECORDS LAW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE LAW TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CHAPTER 74.
QUAD-AGENCY CHILD CARE INITIATIVE
Sec. 74.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 74.002. PURPOSE
Sec. 74.003. MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 74.004. INTERAGENCY STAFFING
Sec. 74.005. DUTIES
Sec. 74.006. MEETINGS
Sec. 74.007. SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT INPUT
Sec. 74.008. REVIEW BY COMMISSION
Sec. 74.009. RIGHT TO REQUEST REVIEW
Sec. 74.010. PUBLIC COMMENT
Sec. 74.011. DETERMINATION
SUBTITLE D. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 80.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Sec. 80.001. FINGERPRINTING FOR IDENTIFICATION
Sec. 80.003. CHILDREN BORN TO IMPRISONED WOMEN
TITLE 4. SERVICES FOR PERSONS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING
CHAPTER 81.
FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES RELATING TO PERSONS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING
Sec. 81.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 81.0055. COMMISSIONER'S POWERS AND DUTIES; EFFECT OF CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW
Sec. 81.006. DUTIES AND POWERS OF DEPARTMENT AND EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER UNDER CHAPTER
Sec. 81.007. BOARD FOR EVALUATION OF INTERPRETERS
Sec. 81.0071. EXAMINATION RESULTS
Sec. 81.0072. REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF CERTIFICATE
Sec. 81.0073. CERTIFICATE RENEWAL
Sec. 81.0074. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE
Sec. 81.013. PRIVATE OUTDOOR TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING
Sec. 81.015. ADVERTISEMENT
Sec. 81.016. CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES
Sec. 81.017. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Sec. 81.019. SYMBOLS OR OTHER FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION FOR PERSONS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS
Sec. 81.020. ASSISTANCE REGARDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES
Sec. 81.021. SPECIALIZED LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 82.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF INTERPRETED, TRANSLITERATED, OR RELAYED CONVERSATIONS
Sec. 82.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 82.002. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CONVERSATIONS
Sec. 82.003. CRIMINAL PENALTY
TITLE 5. SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND PERSONS WITH VISUAL DISABILITIES
CHAPTER 91.
FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES RELATING TO THE BLIND AND PERSONS WITH VISUAL DISABILITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 91.002. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 91.012. AUTHORITY OF COMMISSIONER
Sec. 91.014. FUNDS
Sec. 91.016. COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
Sec. 91.018. COMPLAINTS
SUBCHAPTER C. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 91.0205. COMMISSIONER'S POWERS AND DUTIES; EFFECT OF CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW
Sec. 91.021. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONS WITH VISUAL DISABILITIES
Sec. 91.0211. SERVICE DELIVERY BY TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
Sec. 91.023. ASSISTANCE WITH REHABILITATION SERVICES
Sec. 91.027. BLINDNESS EDUCATION, SCREENING, AND TREATMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 91.028. SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
Sec. 91.0301. LOANS FOR VISUAL AIDS
Sec. 91.031. CONTRACTS FOR SERVICE
Sec. 91.032. CONTRACTS FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
SUBCHAPTER E. CENTRAL MEDIA DEPOSITORY
Sec. 91.081. PURPOSE
Sec. 91.082. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTRAL MEDIA DEPOSITORY
Sec. 91.083. ANCILLARY SERVICES
Sec. 91.084. FUNDING
TITLE 6. SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY
CHAPTER 101A.
STATE SERVICES FOR THE AGING
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 101A.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 101A.002. COMMISSIONER'S POWERS AND DUTIES; EFFECT OF CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW
Sec. 101A.003. COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES
SUBCHAPTER B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT AND EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER
Sec. 101A.051. RULES
Sec. 101A.052. GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT RELATED TO AGING SERVICES
Sec. 101A.053. OLDER AMERICANS ACT; STATE PLAN
SUBCHAPTER C. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Sec. 101A.101. COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Sec. 101A.102. VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS
Sec. 101A.103. TEXAS CARES PROGRAM
Sec. 101A.104. PUBLIC INFORMATION ON COST OF LONG-TERM CARE
Sec. 101A.105. SERVICES OF OTHER AGENCIES
Sec. 101A.106. REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND PROGRAMS
Sec. 101A.107. REPORT ON UNIT COSTS
SUBCHAPTER D. OPTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM
Sec. 101A.151. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 101A.152. OPTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM
Sec. 101A.153. PERSONS TO BE SERVED
Sec. 101A.154. PROVISION OF SERVICES
Sec. 101A.155. CASE MANAGEMENT UNITS
Sec. 101A.156. ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM
Sec. 101A.157. FEES
SUBCHAPTER E. FUNDING
Sec. 101A.201. AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT, EXPEND, AND TRANSFER FUNDS
Sec. 101A.202. CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS: CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 101A.203. FUNDING TO AREA AGENCIES ON AGING
Sec. 101A.204. TRUSTS FOR CERTAIN RECIPIENTS OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
SUBCHAPTER F. OFFICE OF STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
Sec. 101A.251. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 101A.252. OPERATION OF OFFICE
Sec. 101A.253. ROLE OF OFFICE
Sec. 101A.254. POWERS AND DUTIES OF STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN AND OFFICE
Sec. 101A.255. OMBUDSMEN
Sec. 101A.256. LEGAL COUNSEL
Sec. 101A.257. INVESTIGATIONS
Sec. 101A.258. ACCESS TO RECORDS AND CONFIDENTIALITY
Sec. 101A.259. REPORTING SYSTEM
Sec. 101A.260. ANALYSIS OF LAWS
Sec. 101A.261. PUBLIC INFORMATION
Sec. 101A.262. REPORT
Sec. 101A.263. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Sec. 101A.264. CRIMINAL PENALTY
CHAPTER 102.
RIGHTS OF THE ELDERLY
Sec. 102.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 102.002. PROHIBITION
Sec. 102.003. RIGHTS OF THE ELDERLY
Sec. 102.004. LIST OF RIGHTS
Sec. 102.005. RIGHTS CUMULATIVE
CHAPTER 103.
DAY ACTIVITY AND HEALTH SERVICES
Sec. 103.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 103.002. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 103.003. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 103.004. DEPARTMENT AND EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER DUTIES
Sec. 103.0041. LICENSE REQUIRED
Sec. 103.005. LICENSING DUTIES
Sec. 103.006. LICENSE
Sec. 103.007. LICENSE APPLICATION
Sec. 103.0075. EARLY COMPLIANCE REVIEW
Sec. 103.008. INSPECTIONS
Sec. 103.009. LICENSE DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION
Sec. 103.0091. INJUNCTION
Sec. 103.0092. EMERGENCY SUSPENSION AND CLOSING ORDER
Sec. 103.010. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS
Sec. 103.011. RIGHTS OF THE ELDERLY
Sec. 103.012. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
Sec. 103.013. RIGHT TO CORRECT BEFORE IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
Sec. 103.014. REPORT RECOMMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY; NOTICE
Sec. 103.015. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY HEARING
Sec. 103.016. NOTICE AND PAYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY; INTEREST; REFUND
CHAPTER 105.
RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES OR WHO ARE ELDERLY
Sec. 105.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 105.002. EXEMPT FACILITIES
Sec. 105.003. DISCLOSURE REQUIRED IN CONTRACT
TITLE 7. REHABILITATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
CHAPTER 111.
REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 111.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 111.002. DEFINITIONS
SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 111.0161. ADVICE OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Sec. 111.018. GENERAL DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER AND COMMISSIONER RELATING TO REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Sec. 111.019. PLANNING
Sec. 111.0205. WORK INCENTIVES AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
Sec. 111.021. REPORTS
Sec. 111.022. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
Sec. 111.023. OTHER DUTIES
SUBCHAPTER C. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 111.0505. COMMISSIONER'S POWERS AND DUTIES; EFFECT OF CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW
Sec. 111.051. DEPARTMENT AS PRINCIPAL AUTHORITY
Sec. 111.0511. SERVICE DELIVERY BY TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
Sec. 111.052. GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT RELATING TO REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Sec. 111.0525. COORDINATION WITH STATE AGENCIES
Sec. 111.053. COOPERATION WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
Sec. 111.054. OBTAINING FEDERAL FUNDS
Sec. 111.055. FINANCES
Sec. 111.0553. PROCUREMENT METHODS
Sec. 111.056. GIFTS AND DONATIONS
Sec. 111.057. UNLAWFUL USE OF LISTS OF NAMES
Sec. 111.059. SUBROGATION
Sec. 111.060. COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION ACCOUNT
CHAPTER 112.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 112.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 112.002. PURPOSE AND LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS
SUBCHAPTER B. TEXAS COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Sec. 112.011. ESTABLISHMENT
Sec. 112.0111. DEFINITION
Sec. 112.012. MEMBERS
Sec. 112.013. TERMS
Sec. 112.014. VACANCIES
Sec. 112.015. EXPENSES
Sec. 112.016. OFFICERS
Sec. 112.0161. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Sec. 112.0162. REMOVAL OF COUNCIL MEMBER
Sec. 112.0163. COUNCIL MEMBER TRAINING
Sec. 112.017. BYLAWS
Sec. 112.018. DESIGNATED STATE AGENCY
Sec. 112.019. STATE PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Sec. 112.020. ADDITIONAL COUNCIL POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 112.0201. COMPLAINTS
Sec. 112.021. PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
Sec. 112.022. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 112.0221. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Sec. 112.023. SUNSET PROVISION
SUBCHAPTER C. PREVENTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Sec. 112.041. PURPOSE AND POLICY
Sec. 112.042. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 112.0431. ADMINISTRATION OF SUBCHAPTER; CERTAIN REFERENCES
Sec. 112.044. DUTIES
Sec. 112.048. PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR TARGETED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Sec. 112.049. EVALUATION
Sec. 112.050. GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING
Sec. 112.051. REPORTS TO LEGISLATURE
CHAPTER 114.
AUTISM AND PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
Sec. 114.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 114.0031. ADMINISTRATION OF CHAPTER; CERTAIN REFERENCES
Sec. 114.006. STATE PLAN
Sec. 114.007. DUTIES
Sec. 114.008. REPORT
Sec. 114.009. PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Sec. 114.010. FUNDING REQUESTS FOR PROGRAMS
Sec. 114.011. APPROVAL CRITERIA
Sec. 114.012. FEES FOR SERVICES
Sec. 114.013. COORDINATION OF RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
CHAPTER 115.
GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Sec. 115.001. COMMITTEE; MISSION
Sec. 115.002. COMPOSITION
Sec. 115.0021. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 115.0022. TRAINING FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Sec. 115.0023. GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL
Sec. 115.003. REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 115.004. OFFICERS; MEETINGS; QUORUM
Sec. 115.0041. DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITY
Sec. 115.0042. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Sec. 115.005. SUNSET PROVISION
Sec. 115.006. STAFF; FUNDING
Sec. 115.0061. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Sec. 115.007. RULES AND SUBCOMMITTEES
Sec. 115.008. GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS
Sec. 115.009. FUNCTIONS
Sec. 115.010. GOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION
Sec. 115.011. COMPLAINTS
CHAPTER 117.
DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 117.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 117.003. SUNSET PROVISION
SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 117.033. CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION
Sec. 117.034. CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION: APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT
SUBCHAPTER C. PERSONNEL
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 117.071. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 117.0713. SERVICE DELIVERY BY TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
Sec. 117.073. RULES
Sec. 117.074. RATES FOR MEDICAL SERVICES
Sec. 117.076. INFORMATION REGARDING VELOCARDIOFACIAL SYNDROME
Sec. 117.077. DATA ANALYSIS IN FAMILY COST SHARE PROVISIONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Sec. 117.078. FAMILY COST SHARE PROVISION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Sec. 117.080. PROVISION OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES
Sec. 117.081. COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM
Sec. 117.082. CHILDREN'S AUTISM PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER D-1. ADMINISTRATION OF DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAMS IN GENERAL
Sec. 117.091. DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAM CASEWORKER GUIDELINES
Sec. 117.092. DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAM CASE REVIEW SYSTEM
Sec. 117.093. DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAM MONITORING
TITLE 8. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
CHAPTER 121.
PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
Sec. 121.001. STATE POLICY
Sec. 121.0014. VISION STATEMENT
Sec. 121.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 121.003. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
Sec. 121.004. PENALTIES FOR AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM DISCRIMINATION
Sec. 121.0041. PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS; OPPORTUNITY TO CURE
Sec. 121.005. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Sec. 121.006. IMPROPER USE OF ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE ANIMALS; OFFENSE
Sec. 121.008. DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Sec. 121.009. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER
Sec. 121.010. TESTING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
Sec. 121.011. ACCESSIBILITY OF EXAMINATION OR COURSE OFFERED BY PRIVATE ENTITY
CHAPTER 122.
PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Sec. 122.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 122.0012. SUNSET PROVISION
Sec. 122.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 122.0057. ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 122.0058. APPLICATION OF OPEN MEETINGS LAW, OPEN RECORDS LAW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE LAW TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 122.007. FAIR MARKET PRICE; PURCHASING PROCEDURES
Sec. 122.0076. WAGE REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 122.008. PROCUREMENT AT DETERMINED PRICE
Sec. 122.009. RECORDS
Sec. 122.0095. AGENCY COMPLIANCE; NONPROGRAM PURCHASING REPORT
Sec. 122.010. COOPERATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Sec. 122.011. CORRELATION WITH RELATED FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Sec. 122.012. DUTIES OF COMPTROLLER; INTERAGENCY COOPERATION
Sec. 122.013. RULES
Sec. 122.014. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Sec. 122.015. DETERMINATIONS OF FAIR MARKET VALUE
Sec. 122.016. EXCEPTIONS
Sec. 122.017. PROCUREMENT FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
Sec. 122.018. POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS EXCLUDED
Sec. 122.019. CENTRAL NONPROFIT AGENCY
Sec. 122.020. CONSUMER INFORMATION; COMPLAINTS
Sec. 122.0205. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Sec. 122.0215. ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND RECORDS; INSPECTION
Sec. 122.022. REPORTS
Sec. 122.023. FUNDS
Sec. 122.024. STRATEGIC PLAN; FINAL OPERATING PLAN
Sec. 122.026. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW
Sec. 122.028. PROGRAM PROMOTION
Sec. 122.029. DUTIES OF STATE AUDITOR
Sec. 122.030. MANAGEMENT FEE RATE; REVIEW PROCESS
CHAPTER 123.
COMMUNITY HOMES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Sec. 123.001. SHORT TITLE
Sec. 123.002. DEFINITION
Sec. 123.003. ZONING AND RESTRICTION DISCRIMINATION AGAINST COMMUNITY HOMES PROHIBITED
Sec. 123.004. QUALIFICATION AS COMMUNITY HOME
Sec. 123.005. REQUIRED SERVICES
Sec. 123.006. LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF RESIDENTS
Sec. 123.007. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 123.008. LOCATION REQUIREMENT
Sec. 123.009. LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Sec. 123.010. ENSURING SAFETY OF RESIDENTS
TITLE 9. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CHAPTER 132.
FACILITATION OF DELIVERY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sec. 132.001. GOVERNOR'S AGENDA
Sec. 132.002. EXPANSION OF CLIENT ELIGIBILITY SCREENING AND DETERMINATION
Sec. 132.003. LOCATION OF OFFICES AND FACILITIES
CHAPTER 136.
TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM
Sec. 136.001. PURPOSE
Sec. 136.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 136.003. GIFTS AND GRANTS
Sec. 136.004. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Sec. 136.005. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Sec. 136.006. LOANS TO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
Sec. 136.007. SELF-FUNDING
Sec. 136.008. INCOME FROM LOAN
Sec. 136.009. RULES
CHAPTER 137.
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Sec. 137.001. APPLICABILITY OF DEFINITIONS
Sec. 137.002. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 137.003. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Sec. 137.004. COORDINATION OF PROGRAMS
Sec. 137.005. STRATEGIC PLAN
SUBCHAPTER B. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAMS FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION
Sec. 137.051. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 137.052. CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Sec. 137.053. ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER COSTS
Sec. 137.054. CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION TRUST FUND ACCOUNT
Sec. 137.055. COMMISSION OPERATING FUND ACCOUNT
Sec. 137.056. COMMUNITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Sec. 137.057. OUTCOMES OF FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES
Sec. 137.058. EVALUATION OF FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES
Sec. 137.059. REPORTS TO LEGISLATURE
Sec. 137.060. RULES
SUBCHAPTER C. NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM
Sec. 137.101. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 137.102. OPERATION OF NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM
Sec. 137.103. PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 137.104. APPLICATION
Sec. 137.105. PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM STANDARDS
Sec. 137.106. USE OF AWARDED GRANT FUNDS
Sec. 137.107. PROGRAM MONITORING AND EVALUATION; ANNUAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Sec. 137.108. COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING
SUBCHAPTER D. SERVICES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH
Sec. 137.151. SERVICES FOR AT-RISK YOUTH
Sec. 137.152. EARLY YOUTH INTERVENTION SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER E. PREVENTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES
Sec. 137.201. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 137.202. VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES PREVENTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER F. TEXAS HOME VISITING PROGRAM
Sec. 137.251. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 137.252. IMPLEMENTATION OF TEXAS HOME VISITING PROGRAM
Sec. 137.253. TYPES OF HOME VISITING PROGRAMS
Sec. 137.254. FUNDING
Sec. 137.255. OUTCOMES
Sec. 137.256. EVALUATION OF HOME VISITING PROGRAM
Sec. 137.257. REPORTS TO LEGISLATURE
Sec. 137.258. RULES
TITLE 10. JUVENILE BOARDS, JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENTS, AND FAMILY SERVICES OFFICES
SUBTITLE A. JUVENILE PROBATION SERVICES
CHAPTER 142.
JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENTS AND PERSONNEL
Sec. 142.001. DEFINITION
Sec. 142.002. APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND SALARY
Sec. 142.003. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR JUVENILE PROBATION SERVICES
Sec. 142.004. JUVENILE PROBATION PERSONNEL
Sec. 142.005. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION; IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY
Sec. 142.006. AUTHORIZATION TO CARRY FIREARM
Sec. 142.007. POST-DISCHARGE SERVICES
SUBTITLE B. JUVENILE BOARDS AND FAMILY SERVICES OFFICES
CHAPTER 150.
MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY REGARDING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sec. 150.001. AUTHORITY OF HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE INDIGENT
Sec. 150.002. AUTHORITY OF HOME-RULE MUNICIPALITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE INDIGENT
CHAPTER 152.
JUVENILE BOARDS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 152.0001. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 152.00011. DEFINITION
Sec. 152.0002. BOARD MEETINGS
Sec. 152.0003. COMPENSATION
Sec. 152.0004. GENERAL EXPENSES
Sec. 152.0005. EXPENSES OF BOARD MEMBERS AND JUVENILE COURT
Sec. 152.0006. FISCAL OFFICER
Sec. 152.0007. DUTIES
Sec. 152.0008. PERSONNEL
Sec. 152.0009. TRANSPORTATION
Sec. 152.0010. ADVISORY COUNCIL
Sec. 152.0011. LOCAL YOUTH BOOT CAMPS; CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE VENDORS
Sec. 152.0012. BUDGET
Sec. 152.0013. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY
Sec. 152.0014. INDEMNIFICATION BY STATE
Sec. 152.00145. DIVERSION AND DETENTION POLICY FOR CERTAIN JUVENILES
Sec. 152.00145. DIVERSION AND DETENTION POLICY FOR CERTAIN JUVENILES
Sec. 152.0015. PRETRIAL DETENTION POLICY FOR CERTAIN JUVENILES
Sec. 152.00161. TERMINATION OF CONTROL
Sec. 152.00162. DETERMINATE SENTENCE PAROLE
Sec. 152.00163. CHILD WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Sec. 152.00164. EXAMINATION BEFORE DISCHARGE
Sec. 152.00165. TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CHILDREN SERVING DETERMINATE SENTENCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Sec. 152.0017. TRAFFICKED PERSONS PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER B. CREATION OF JUVENILE BOARD IN CERTAIN COUNTIES
Sec. 152.0031. APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER
Sec. 152.0032. COMPOSITION OF JUVENILE BOARD
Sec. 152.0033. CHAIRMAN
Sec. 152.0034. COMPENSATION OF BOARD MEMBERS
Sec. 152.0035. EXPENSES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Sec. 152.0036. JOINT OPERATION
Sec. 152.0037. FUNDS
Sec. 152.0038. SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Sec. 152.0039. TRANSPORTATION
Sec. 152.0040. APPLICATION OF GENERAL JUVENILE BOARD PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER C. COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD IN COUNTIES WITH A FAMILY DISTRICT COURT
Sec. 152.0051. COMPOSITION OF JUVENILE BOARD
Sec. 152.0052. CHAIRMAN
Sec. 152.0053. COMPENSATION
Sec. 152.0054. PROVISION OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES
Sec. 152.0055. EFFECT ON CERTAIN JUVENILE BOARDS
SUBCHAPTER D. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC COUNTIES
Sec. 152.0071. ANDERSON COUNTY
Sec. 152.0081. ANDREWS COUNTY
Sec. 152.0091. ANGELINA COUNTY
Sec. 152.0101. ARANSAS COUNTY
Sec. 152.0131. ATASCOSA COUNTY
Sec. 152.0141. AUSTIN COUNTY
Sec. 152.0151. BAILEY COUNTY
Sec. 152.0161. BANDERA COUNTY
Sec. 152.0181. BAYLOR COUNTY
Sec. 152.0191. BEE COUNTY
Sec. 152.0201. BELL COUNTY
Sec. 152.0211. BEXAR COUNTY
Sec. 152.0212. BEXAR COUNTY INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 152.0213. COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN BEXAR COUNTY
Sec. 152.0221. BLANCO COUNTY
Sec. 152.0231. BORDEN COUNTY
Sec. 152.0241. BOSQUE COUNTY
Sec. 152.0251. BOWIE COUNTY
Sec. 152.0261. BRAZORIA COUNTY
Sec. 152.0262. COMPENSATION OF JUVENILE JUDGE IN BRAZORIA COUNTY
Sec. 152.0263. BRAZORIA COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT OFFICE
Sec. 152.0264. BRAZORIA COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT SERVICE FEE
Sec. 152.0271. BRAZOS COUNTY
Sec. 152.0281. BREWSTER COUNTY
Sec. 152.0291. BRISCOE COUNTY
Sec. 152.0301. BROOKS COUNTY
Sec. 152.0331. BURNET COUNTY
Sec. 152.0341. CALDWELL COUNTY
Sec. 152.0351. CALHOUN COUNTY
Sec. 152.0371. CAMERON COUNTY
Sec. 152.0372. CAMERON COUNTY INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 152.0373. COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN CAMERON COUNTY
Sec. 152.0381. CAMP COUNTY
Sec. 152.0391. CARSON COUNTY
Sec. 152.0401. CASS COUNTY
Sec. 152.0411. CASTRO COUNTY
Sec. 152.0421. CHAMBERS COUNTY
Sec. 152.0431. CHEROKEE COUNTY
Sec. 152.0441. CHILDRESS COUNTY
Sec. 152.0461. COCHRAN COUNTY
Sec. 152.0471. COKE COUNTY
Sec. 152.0481. COLEMAN COUNTY
Sec. 152.0491. COLLIN COUNTY
Sec. 152.0501. COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY
Sec. 152.0511. COLORADO COUNTY
Sec. 152.0521. COMAL COUNTY
Sec. 152.0531. COMANCHE COUNTY
Sec. 152.0541. CONCHO COUNTY
Sec. 152.0551. COOKE COUNTY
Sec. 152.0561. CORYELL COUNTY
Sec. 152.0571. COTTLE COUNTY
Sec. 152.0581. CRANE COUNTY
Sec. 152.0591. CROCKETT COUNTY
Sec. 152.0601. CROSBY COUNTY
Sec. 152.0611. CULBERSON COUNTY
Sec. 152.0621. DALLAM COUNTY
Sec. 152.0631. DALLAS COUNTY
Sec. 152.0632. DALLAS COUNTY DIRECTOR OF JUVENILE SERVICES AND JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Sec. 152.0633. DALLAS COUNTY DISTRICT AND COUNTY COURTS ADMINISTRATOR AND COURT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Sec. 152.06331. DALLAS COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE
Sec. 152.06332. DALLAS COUNTY CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURTS ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 152.0636. CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS FOR FACILITIES
Sec. 152.0641. DAWSON COUNTY
Sec. 152.0651. DEAF SMITH COUNTY
Sec. 152.0671. DENTON COUNTY
Sec. 152.0681. DE WITT COUNTY
Sec. 152.0691. DICKENS COUNTY
Sec. 152.0711. DONLEY COUNTY
Sec. 152.0721. DUVAL COUNTY
Sec. 152.0731. EASTLAND COUNTY
Sec. 152.0741. ECTOR COUNTY
Sec. 152.0742. COMPENSATION OF JUVENILE COURT JUDGE
Sec. 152.0751. EDWARDS COUNTY
Sec. 152.0761. ELLIS COUNTY
Sec. 152.0771. EL PASO COUNTY
Sec. 152.0772. EL PASO COUNTY INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 152.0773. COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN EL PASO COUNTY
Sec. 152.0791. FALLS COUNTY
Sec. 152.0801. FANNIN COUNTY
Sec. 152.0811. FAYETTE COUNTY
Sec. 152.0821. FISHER COUNTY
Sec. 152.0831. FLOYD COUNTY
Sec. 152.0841. FOARD COUNTY
Sec. 152.0851. FORT BEND COUNTY
Sec. 152.0852. FORT BEND COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT OFFICE
Sec. 152.0853. FORT BEND COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT SERVICE FEE
Sec. 152.0881. FRIO COUNTY
Sec. 152.0901. GALVESTON COUNTY
Sec. 152.0902. GALVESTON COUNTY INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 152.0903. COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN GALVESTON COUNTY
Sec. 152.0911. GARZA COUNTY
Sec. 152.0921. GILLESPIE COUNTY
Sec. 152.0931. GLASSCOCK COUNTY
Sec. 152.0941. GOLIAD COUNTY
Sec. 152.0951. GONZALES COUNTY
Sec. 152.0961. GRAY COUNTY
Sec. 152.0971. GRAYSON COUNTY
Sec. 152.0981. GREGG COUNTY
Sec. 152.0991. GRIMES COUNTY
Sec. 152.1001. GUADALUPE COUNTY
Sec. 152.1011. HALE COUNTY
Sec. 152.1021. HALL COUNTY
Sec. 152.1031. HAMILTON COUNTY
Sec. 152.1041. HANSFORD COUNTY
Sec. 152.1051. HARDEMAN COUNTY
Sec. 152.1061. HARDIN COUNTY
Sec. 152.1071. HARRIS COUNTY
Sec. 152.1072. HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Sec. 152.1073. HARRIS COUNTY BOARD OF RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Sec. 152.1074. HARRIS COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT DEPARTMENT
Sec. 152.1076. CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS FOR FACILITIES
Sec. 152.1081. HARRISON COUNTY
Sec. 152.1091. HARTLEY COUNTY
Sec. 152.1101. HASKELL COUNTY
Sec. 152.1111. HAYS COUNTY
Sec. 152.1121. HEMPHILL COUNTY
Sec. 152.1131. HENDERSON COUNTY
Sec. 152.1141. HIDALGO COUNTY
Sec. 152.1142. HIDALGO COUNTY COURT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Sec. 152.1151. HILL COUNTY
Sec. 152.1161. HOCKLEY COUNTY
Sec. 152.1182. COMPENSATION OF JUVENILE COURT JUDGE
Sec. 152.1191. HOUSTON COUNTY
Sec. 152.1201. HOWARD COUNTY
Sec. 152.1211. HUDSPETH COUNTY
Sec. 152.1221. HUNT COUNTY
Sec. 152.1231. HUTCHINSON COUNTY
Sec. 152.1241. IRION COUNTY
Sec. 152.1251. JACK COUNTY
Sec. 152.1261. JACKSON COUNTY
Sec. 152.1271. JASPER COUNTY
Sec. 152.1281. JEFF DAVIS COUNTY
Sec. 152.1291. JEFFERSON COUNTY
Sec. 152.1292. JEFFERSON COUNTY INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 152.1293. COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
Sec. 152.1301. JIM HOGG COUNTY
Sec. 152.1321. JOHNSON COUNTY
Sec. 152.1331. JONES COUNTY
Sec. 152.1341. KARNES COUNTY
Sec. 152.1351. KAUFMAN COUNTY
Sec. 152.1361. KENDALL COUNTY
Sec. 152.1371. KENEDY COUNTY
Sec. 152.1381. KENT COUNTY
Sec. 152.1391. KERR COUNTY
Sec. 152.1401. KIMBLE COUNTY
Sec. 152.1411. KING COUNTY
Sec. 152.1421. KINNEY COUNTY
Sec. 152.1431. KLEBERG COUNTY
Sec. 152.1441. KNOX COUNTY
Sec. 152.1451. LAMAR COUNTY
Sec. 152.1461. LAMB COUNTY
Sec. 152.1471. LAMPASAS COUNTY
Sec. 152.1481. LA SALLE COUNTY
Sec. 152.1491. LAVACA COUNTY
Sec. 152.1511. LEON COUNTY
Sec. 152.1521. LIBERTY COUNTY
Sec. 152.1541. LIPSCOMB COUNTY
Sec. 152.1551. LIVE OAK COUNTY
Sec. 152.1561. LLANO COUNTY
Sec. 152.1581. LUBBOCK COUNTY
Sec. 152.1582. LUBBOCK COUNTY INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 152.1583. COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN LUBBOCK COUNTY
Sec. 152.1591. LYNN COUNTY
Sec. 152.1601. MCCULLOCH COUNTY
Sec. 152.1611. MCLENNAN COUNTY
Sec. 152.1612. COMPENSATION OF COUNTY, DISTRICT, AND COUNTY COURT AT LAW JUDGES
Sec. 152.1613. MCLENNAN COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD LOCAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Sec. 152.1614. GIFT, GRANT, OR DONATION TO MCLENNAN COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD
Sec. 152.1621. MCMULLEN COUNTY
Sec. 152.1631. MADISON COUNTY
Sec. 152.1641. MARION COUNTY
Sec. 152.1642. MARION COUNTY
Sec. 152.1651. MARTIN COUNTY
Sec. 152.1661. MASON COUNTY
Sec. 152.1671. MATAGORDA COUNTY
Sec. 152.1672. COMPENSATION OF JUVENILE JUDGE IN MATAGORDA COUNTY
Sec. 152.1673. MATAGORDA COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT OFFICE
Sec. 152.1674. MATAGORDA COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT SERVICE FEE
Sec. 152.1691. MEDINA COUNTY
Sec. 152.1701. MENARD COUNTY
Sec. 152.1711. MIDLAND COUNTY
Sec. 152.1721. MILAM COUNTY
Sec. 152.1741. MITCHELL COUNTY
Sec. 152.1752. MONTAGUE COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION
Sec. 152.1753. MONTAGUE COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT LEGAL OFFICER
Sec. 152.1761. MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Sec. 152.1771. MOORE COUNTY
Sec. 152.1781. MORRIS COUNTY
Sec. 152.1782. MORRIS COUNTY
Sec. 152.1791. MOTLEY COUNTY
Sec. 152.1801. NACOGDOCHES COUNTY
Sec. 152.1811. NAVARRO COUNTY
Sec. 152.1812. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION OF JUVENILE COURT JUDGE
Sec. 152.1821. NEWTON COUNTY
Sec. 152.1831. NOLAN COUNTY
Sec. 152.1841. NUECES COUNTY
Sec. 152.1842. NUECES COUNTY INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 152.1843. COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN NUECES COUNTY
Sec. 152.1871. ORANGE COUNTY
Sec. 152.1881. PALO PINTO COUNTY
Sec. 152.1891. PANOLA COUNTY
Sec. 152.1901. PARKER COUNTY
Sec. 152.1911. PARMER COUNTY
Sec. 152.1921. PECOS COUNTY
Sec. 152.1931. POLK COUNTY
Sec. 152.1941. POTTER COUNTY
Sec. 152.1951. PRESIDIO COUNTY
Sec. 152.1971. RANDALL COUNTY
Sec. 152.1981. REAGAN COUNTY
Sec. 152.1991. REAL COUNTY
Sec. 152.2001. RED RIVER COUNTY
Sec. 152.2021. REFUGIO COUNTY
Sec. 152.2031. ROBERTS COUNTY
Sec. 152.2041. ROBERTSON COUNTY
Sec. 152.2051. ROCKWALL COUNTY
Sec. 152.2061. RUNNELS COUNTY
Sec. 152.2071. RUSK COUNTY
Sec. 152.2081. SABINE COUNTY
Sec. 152.2091. SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY
Sec. 152.2101. SAN JACINTO COUNTY
Sec. 152.2111. SAN PATRICIO COUNTY
Sec. 152.2121. SAN SABA COUNTY
Sec. 152.2131. SCHLEICHER COUNTY
Sec. 152.2141. SCURRY COUNTY
Sec. 152.2151. SHACKELFORD COUNTY
Sec. 152.2171. SHERMAN COUNTY
Sec. 152.2181. SMITH COUNTY
Sec. 152.2182. SMITH COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT OFFICE
Sec. 152.2191. SOMERVELL COUNTY
Sec. 152.2201. STARR COUNTY
Sec. 152.2221. STERLING COUNTY
Sec. 152.2231. STONEWALL COUNTY
Sec. 152.2241. SUTTON COUNTY
Sec. 152.2251. SWISHER COUNTY
Sec. 152.2261. TARRANT COUNTY
Sec. 152.2262. TARRANT COUNTY INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 152.2263. COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN TARRANT COUNTY
Sec. 152.2264. TARRANT COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR
Sec. 152.2271. TAYLOR COUNTY
Sec. 152.2281. TERRELL COUNTY
Sec. 152.2291. TERRY COUNTY
Sec. 152.2301. THROCKMORTON COUNTY
Sec. 152.2311. TITUS COUNTY
Sec. 152.2312. TITUS COUNTY
Sec. 152.2321. TOM GREEN COUNTY
Sec. 152.2331. TRAVIS COUNTY
Sec. 152.2332. COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY
Sec. 152.2341. TRINITY COUNTY
Sec. 152.2351. TYLER COUNTY
Sec. 152.2361. UPSHUR COUNTY
Sec. 152.2371. UPTON COUNTY
Sec. 152.2381. UVALDE COUNTY
Sec. 152.2391. VAL VERDE COUNTY
Sec. 152.2401. VAN ZANDT COUNTY
Sec. 152.2411. VICTORIA COUNTY
Sec. 152.2421. WALKER COUNTY
Sec. 152.2431. WALLER COUNTY
Sec. 152.2441. WARD COUNTY
Sec. 152.2451. WASHINGTON COUNTY
Sec. 152.2461. WEBB COUNTY
Sec. 152.2471. WHARTON COUNTY
Sec. 152.2472. COMPENSATION OF JUVENILE JUDGE IN WHARTON COUNTY
Sec. 152.2473. WHARTON COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT OFFICE
Sec. 152.2474. WHARTON COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT SERVICE FEE
Sec. 152.2491. WICHITA COUNTY
Sec. 152.2492. WICHITA COUNTY INSTITUTIONS
Sec. 152.2501. WILBARGER COUNTY
Sec. 152.2511. WILLACY COUNTY
Sec. 152.2521. WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Sec. 152.2531. WILSON COUNTY
Sec. 152.2541. WINKLER COUNTY
Sec. 152.2551. WISE COUNTY
Sec. 152.2561. WOOD COUNTY
Sec. 152.2571. YOAKUM COUNTY
TITLE 11. AGING, COMMUNITY-BASED, AND LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES
CHAPTER 161.
DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 161.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 161.003. SUNSET PROVISION
SUBCHAPTER B. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
SUBCHAPTER C. PERSONNEL
Sec. 161.0515. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER FOR STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTERS
Sec. 161.0541. MAINTENANCE OF MERIT SYSTEM
Sec. 161.057. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
SUBCHAPTER D. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 161.071. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 161.073. RULES
Sec. 161.074. COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM
Sec. 161.075. IMMUNITY FOR AREA AGENCIES ON AGING AND AGENCY EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS
Sec. 161.076. ON-SITE SURVEYS OF CERTAIN PROVIDERS
Sec. 161.077. INVESTIGATION DATABASE
Sec. 161.078. ELIGIBILITY FOR DEAF-BLIND WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES WAIVER PROGRAM
Sec. 161.079. INFORMAL CAREGIVER SERVICES
Sec. 161.080. CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Sec. 161.081. LONG-TERM CARE MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAMS: STREAMLINING AND UNIFORMITY
Sec. 161.082. LONG-TERM CARE MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAMS: UTILIZATION REVIEW
Sec. 161.083. CORRECTIONS MEDICATION AIDES
Sec. 161.084. MEDICAID SERVICE OPTIONS PUBLIC EDUCATION INITIATIVE
Sec. 161.085. INTEREST LIST REPORTING
Sec. 161.086. ELECTRONIC VISIT VERIFICATION SYSTEM
Sec. 161.087. GIFTS AND GRANTS
Sec. 161.088. TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TRAINING
Sec. 161.089. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
Sec. 161.0892. INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
SUBCHAPTER D-1. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION FOR CLIENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Sec. 161.091. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 161.092. APPLICABILITY
Sec. 161.093. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION
Sec. 161.094. DEPARTMENT DUTIES
Sec. 161.095. LIABILITY
Sec. 161.096. CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW
SUBCHAPTER E. GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
Sec. 161.101. GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
Sec. 161.102. REFERRAL TO GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM, COURT, OR OTHER PERSON
Sec. 161.103. CONTRACT FOR GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
Sec. 161.104. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM
Sec. 161.105. OATH
Sec. 161.106. GUARDIANSHIP POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 161.107. EXEMPTION FROM GUARDIANSHIP BONDS, CERTAIN COSTS, FEES, AND EXPENSES
Sec. 161.108. SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN
Sec. 161.109. ACCESS TO RECORDS OR DOCUMENTS
Sec. 161.110. LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF DEPARTMENT
Sec. 161.111. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
Sec. 161.112. INDEMNIFICATION FOR LEGAL EXPENSES
Sec. 161.113. IMMUNITY
Sec. 161.114. USE OF VOLUNTEERS
SUBCHAPTER F. LIFESPAN RESPITE SERVICES PROGRAM
Sec. 161.151. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 161.152. LIFESPAN RESPITE SERVICES PROGRAM
Sec. 161.153. ELIGIBILITY
Sec. 161.154. RESPITE SERVICES CONTRACTS
Sec. 161.155. RESPITE SERVICES COORDINATOR FUNCTIONS
Sec. 161.156. RULES
SUBCHAPTER G. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING
Sec. 161.251. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 161.252. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING ESTABLISHED
Sec. 161.253. COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEE; PRESIDING OFFICER
Sec. 161.254. COMMITTEE POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 161.255. REPORT
SUBCHAPTER H. CERTAIN INITIATIVES RELATING TO AGING
Sec. 161.301. DEFINITION
Sec. 161.302. CONTRACT TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND INPUT RELATING TO AGING POPULATION
Sec. 161.303. ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FUND
Sec. 161.304. USE OF FUND
SUBCHAPTER I. FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS
Sec. 161.351. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS
Sec. 161.352. FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK
Sec. 161.353. FALL PREVENTION POLICY
TITLE 12. JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICES AND FACILITIES
SUBTITLE A. TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD AND TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 201.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 201.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 201.002. PURPOSES AND INTERPRETATION
Sec. 201.003. GOALS
Sec. 201.004. INTERAGENCY AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION
CHAPTER 202.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 202.001. COMPOSITION OF BOARD; PRESIDING OFFICER
Sec. 202.002. RESTRICTIONS ON BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND DEPARTMENT EMPLOYMENT
Sec. 202.003. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO JUDICIAL MEMBERS
Sec. 202.004. REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBERS
Sec. 202.005. BOARD MEMBER RECUSAL
Sec. 202.006. TRAINING FOR BOARD MEMBERS
Sec. 202.007. REIMBURSEMENT
Sec. 202.008. MEETINGS; PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Sec. 202.009. AUDIT; AUTHORITY OF STATE AUDITOR
Sec. 202.010. SUNSET PROVISION
CHAPTER 203.
GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARD AND DEPARTMENT
Sec. 203.001. CONTROL OVER DEPARTMENT; DEPARTMENT MISSION
Sec. 203.002. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 203.003. ACCESSIBILITY TO PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES
Sec. 203.004. NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING; ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Sec. 203.005. GIFTS AND GRANTS
Sec. 203.006. MEDICAID BENEFITS
Sec. 203.0065. PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES
Sec. 203.007. STUDIES; STATISTICAL RECORDS
Sec. 203.008. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SUBPOENA, ADMINISTER OATH, RECEIVE EVIDENCE, AND GATHER INFORMATION
Sec. 203.0081. ADVISORY COUNCIL ON JUVENILE SERVICES
Sec. 203.0082. FEES
Sec. 203.0083. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Sec. 203.0084. RISK FACTORS AND RISK ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Sec. 203.0085. RISK-BASED INSPECTIONS
Sec. 203.009. PUBLIC INTEREST INFORMATION
Sec. 203.010. COMPLAINTS
Sec. 203.0101. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINTS
Sec. 203.0105. DATA
Sec. 203.011. APPEALS FROM DECISION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sec. 203.012. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Sec. 203.013. INTERNAL AUDIT; REPORT
Sec. 203.014. TOLL-FREE NUMBER
Sec. 203.015. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES EVALUATION SYSTEM
Sec. 203.016. DATA REGARDING PLACEMENT IN DISCIPLINARY SECLUSION
Sec. 203.017. REGIONALIZATION PLAN
Sec. 203.018. SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
Sec. 203.0185. RESOURCE MAPPING
Sec. 203.019. REPORT TO LEGISLATURE
Sec. 203.020. REPORT OF CRIMINAL CONDUCT; PENALTY
Sec. 203.021. EMPLOYER RETALIATION PROHIBITED
SUBTITLE B. PROBATION SERVICES; PROBATION FACILITIES
CHAPTER 221.
ASSISTANCE TO COUNTIES AND REGULATION OF JUVENILE BOARDS AND JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENTS
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 221.001. PROVISION OF PROBATION AND DETENTION SERVICES
Sec. 221.002. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING JUVENILE BOARDS, PROBATION DEPARTMENTS, PROBATION OFFICERS, PROGRAMS, AND FACILITIES
Sec. 221.003. RULES CONCERNING MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING INSTRUMENT AND RISK AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT; ADMISSIBILITY OF STATEMENTS
Sec. 221.0035. BEST PRACTICES TO IDENTIFY AND ASSESS VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING
Sec. 221.004. STANDARDS RELATING TO LOCAL PROBATION DEPARTMENTS
Sec. 221.005. TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Sec. 221.006. VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING
Sec. 221.0061. TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TRAINING
Sec. 221.007. JUVENILE BOARD RECORDS AND REPORTS
Sec. 221.0071. CHARTER SCHOOL
Sec. 221.008. INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS
Sec. 221.009. STRATEGIC PLAN; ADOPTION OF PLAN
Sec. 221.010. COMPLAINTS RELATING TO JUVENILE BOARDS
Sec. 221.012. ANNUAL REPORTS
SUBCHAPTER B. CONTRACT STANDARDS AND MONITORING
Sec. 221.051. CONTRACT STANDARDS
Sec. 221.052. CONTRACT MONITORING
Sec. 221.053. CONTRACTS FOR OUT-OF-STATE JUVENILE INMATES
Sec. 221.054. DATA COLLECTION
Sec. 221.056. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY
CHAPTER 222.
STANDARDS FOR AND REGULATION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
SUBCHAPTER A. STANDARDS FOR AND GENERAL REGULATION OF OFFICERS
Sec. 222.001. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PROBATION OFFICERS
Sec. 222.002. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DETENTION OFFICERS
Sec. 222.003. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF NONSECURE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Sec. 222.004. PERSONS WHO MAY NOT ACT AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE, JUVENILE PROBATION, OR DETENTION OFFICERS
Sec. 222.005. CARRYING OF FIREARM BY CERTAIN OFFICERS PROHIBITED
Sec. 222.006. PROBATION OFFICER: COUNTY EMPLOYEE
SUBCHAPTER B. CERTIFICATION AND EXAMINATION
Sec. 222.051. NOTICE OF CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION RESULTS
Sec. 222.052. ANALYSIS OF EXAMINATION PERFORMANCE
Sec. 222.0521. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN LAW
Sec. 222.0522. PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATION
Sec. 222.053. REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF CERTIFICATION OR PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATION
Sec. 222.054. CERTIFICATION OR PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATION INELIGIBILITY
CHAPTER 223.
STATE AID
Sec. 223.001. DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT OF STATE AID
Sec. 223.002. MAINTENANCE OF LOCAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Sec. 223.003. SPECIAL RULES FOR MULTI-COUNTY JURISDICTIONS
Sec. 223.004. PAYMENT OF STATE AID
Sec. 223.005. REFUSAL, REDUCTION, OR SUSPENSION OF STATE AID
Sec. 223.006. FUNDING AND CONSTRUCTION OF POST-ADJUDICATION FACILITIES
SUBTITLE C. SECURE FACILITIES
CHAPTER 241.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 241.001. COOPERATION OF OTHER AGENCIES
Sec. 241.0015. STRATEGIC PLAN
Sec. 241.002. NO FORFEITURE OF CERTAIN CIVIL RIGHTS
Sec. 241.003. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FUND
Sec. 241.004. REQUEST FOR CERTAIN RECORDS
Sec. 241.005. LIABILITY OF VOLUNTEERS
Sec. 241.006. APPLICATION OF LAW RELATING TO FREE EXERCISE OF RELIGION
Sec. 241.007. CERTAIN CRIMES CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 241.008. DUTY TO FILE COMPLAINT WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
Sec. 241.009. COMMITMENT INFORMATION
CHAPTER 242.
OPERATION OF SECURE FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Sec. 242.001. STUDY OF TREATMENT METHODS; STATISTICAL RECORDS
Sec. 242.002. TREATMENT PROGRAMS; AVAILABILITY
Sec. 242.003. POLICIES AND RULES
Sec. 242.004. EMPLOYEES
Sec. 242.005. PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION FOR ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES
Sec. 242.006. INTRA-AGENCY CAREER LADDER PROGRAM
Sec. 242.007. JOB PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
Sec. 242.008. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT
Sec. 242.009. JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS; STAFFING
Sec. 242.010. REQUIRED BACKGROUND AND CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS
Sec. 242.011. BIENNIAL BUDGET
SUBCHAPTER B. SECURE FACILITIES; SERVICES
Sec. 242.051. ADMINISTRATION OF INSTITUTIONS; CHARGE OF CHILDREN
Sec. 242.052. BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Sec. 242.053. USE OF EXISTING INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES
Sec. 242.054. HALFWAY HOUSE PROGRAM
Sec. 242.055. CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ASSESSMENT CENTERS
Sec. 242.056. ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT GROUPS
Sec. 242.057. DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS
Sec. 242.058. SERVICES FOR CHILDREN NOT COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT
Sec. 242.059. ADDITIONAL FACILITIES; PAROLE SUPERVISION
Sec. 242.060. COMPUTATION OF DAILY COSTS OF FACILITY
Sec. 242.061. REFERRALS FROM FEDERAL COURT
Sec. 242.062. SPECIAL ACCOUNTS
Sec. 242.063. STUDENT TRUST FUND; CONTRABAND MONEY
Sec. 242.064. DEBIT CARD SUSPENSE ACCOUNTS
Sec. 242.065. RELIGIOUS TRAINING
Sec. 242.066. EMPLOYMENT OR DESIGNATION OF CHAPLAIN AT CERTAIN DEPARTMENT FACILITIES
Sec. 242.067. VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION EDUCATION
Sec. 242.068. FIRE PROTECTION ACTIVITIES
Sec. 242.069. CLIENT SERVICE CONTRACT STANDARDS
Sec. 242.070. CONTRACT MONITORING
Sec. 242.071. SALE OR LICENSE OF TREATMENT PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER C. ABUSE OR CRIMES COMMITTED AT DEPARTMENT
Sec. 242.101. ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY
Sec. 242.102. OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Sec. 242.103. DETECTION AND MONITORING OF CELLULAR TELEPHONES
CHAPTER 243.
ADMISSION AND COMMITMENT; ESCAPE
SUBCHAPTER A. ADMISSION AND COMMITMENT
Sec. 243.001. PLACEMENT IN DEPARTMENT FACILITIES
Sec. 243.002. ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY
Sec. 243.003. CONVEYANCE OF CHILD TO DEPARTMENT
Sec. 243.004. NOTIFICATION AND DUTY TO FURNISH INFORMATION
Sec. 243.005. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY COMMITTING COURT
Sec. 243.006. COMMITMENT RECORDS
Sec. 243.007. INFORMATION PROVIDED TO COMMITTING COURT
Sec. 243.008. INFORMATION CONCERNING FOSTER CARE HISTORY
SUBCHAPTER B. ESCAPE AND VIOLATION OF RELEASE CONDITIONS
Sec. 243.051. APPREHENSION AFTER ESCAPE OR VIOLATION OF RELEASE CONDITIONS
CHAPTER 244.
CARE AND TREATMENT OF CHILDREN
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL CARE AND TREATMENT OF CHILDREN
Sec. 244.001. INITIAL EXAMINATION
Sec. 244.002. REEXAMINATION
Sec. 244.003. RECORDS OF EXAMINATIONS AND TREATMENT
Sec. 244.004. FAILURE TO EXAMINE OR REEXAMINE
Sec. 244.005. DETERMINATION OF TREATMENT
Sec. 244.006. TYPE OF TREATMENT PERMITTED
Sec. 244.007. FAMILY PROGRAMS
Sec. 244.0075. RESTRAINT OF PREGNANT JUVENILE
Sec. 244.008. INFANT CARE AND PARENTING PROGRAM
Sec. 244.009. HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM
Sec. 244.010. DEPARTMENT CASEWORKERS
Sec. 244.0105. REPORT CONCERNING FOSTER CHILDREN COMMITTED TO DEPARTMENT
Sec. 244.0106. RULES REGARDING SERVICES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN
Sec. 244.011. CHILDREN WITH MENTAL ILLNESS OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Sec. 244.012. EXAMINATION BEFORE DISCHARGE
Sec. 244.0125. TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CHILDREN SERVING DETERMINATE SENTENCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Sec. 244.013. NOTICE OF PENDING DISCHARGE
Sec. 244.014. REFERRAL OF DETERMINATE SENTENCE OFFENDERS FOR TRANSFER
Sec. 244.015. EVALUATION OF CERTAIN CHILDREN SERVING DETERMINATE SENTENCES
SUBCHAPTER B. PROVISION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION; RIGHTS OF PARENTS
Sec. 244.051. INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND OTHERS
Sec. 244.052. RIGHTS OF PARENTS
CHAPTER 245.
RELEASE
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 245.001. PAROLE OFFICERS; PAROLE MANAGEMENT
Sec. 245.002. CONTRACTS WITH COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER B. AUTHORITY TO RELEASE; RESUMPTION OF CARE
Sec. 245.051. RELEASE UNDER SUPERVISION
Sec. 245.052. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
Sec. 245.053. SEX OFFENDER COUNSELING AND TREATMENT
Sec. 245.0535. COMPREHENSIVE REENTRY AND REINTEGRATION PLAN FOR CHILDREN; STUDY AND REPORT
Sec. 245.0536. PROVIDING RELEASED OR DISCHARGED CHILD WITH STATE-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION
Sec. 245.0537. PROVIDING RELEASED OR DISCHARGED CHILD WITH BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARD
Sec. 245.054. INFORMATION PROVIDED TO COURT BEFORE RELEASE
SUBCHAPTER C. MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY; EXTENSION ORDERS
Sec. 245.101. COMPLETION OF MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY; PANEL
Sec. 245.102. EXTENSION ORDER
Sec. 245.103. STATISTICS AND REPORTS CONCERNING EXTENSION ORDERS
Sec. 245.104. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION ORDER
Sec. 245.105. STATISTICS AND REPORTS CONCERNING RECONSIDERATIONS OF EXTENSION ORDERS
Sec. 245.106. TRANSPORTATION, CLOTHING, MONEY
SUBCHAPTER D. TERMINATION OF CONTROL
Sec. 245.151. TERMINATION OF CONTROL
Sec. 245.152. DETERMINATE SENTENCE PAROLE
CHAPTER 246.
INDUSTRIES PROGRAM
Sec. 246.001. PURPOSE; IMPLEMENTATION
Sec. 246.003. PAY AND DISTRIBUTION OF PAY
Sec. 246.004. INDUSTRIES FUND
Sec. 246.005. CONTRACTS
Sec. 246.006. DONATIONS
Sec. 246.007. GRANTS
Sec. 246.008. LEASE OF LAND
Sec. 246.009. OPTIONAL AD VALOREM TAX ABATEMENT
SUBTITLE D. INDEPENDENT OMBUDSMAN
CHAPTER 261.
INDEPENDENT OMBUDSMAN
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 261.001. DEFINITIONS
Sec. 261.002. ESTABLISHMENT; PURPOSE
Sec. 261.003. INDEPENDENCE
SUBCHAPTER B. APPOINTMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF OFFICE
Sec. 261.051. APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT OMBUDSMAN
Sec. 261.052. ASSISTANTS
Sec. 261.053. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Sec. 261.054. SUNSET PROVISION
Sec. 261.055. REPORT
Sec. 261.056. COMMUNICATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY
Sec. 261.057. PROMOTION OF AWARENESS OF OFFICE
Sec. 261.058. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY
Sec. 261.059. AUTHORITY OF STATE AUDITOR
Sec. 261.060. REVIEW AND FORMAT OF REPORTS
Sec. 261.061. COMPLAINTS
SUBCHAPTER C. DUTIES AND POWERS
Sec. 261.101. DUTIES AND POWERS
Sec. 261.102. TREATMENT OF EMPLOYEES WHO COOPERATE WITH INDEPENDENT OMBUDSMAN
Sec. 261.103. TRAINING
Sec. 261.104. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Sec. 261.105. RISK FACTORS AND RISK ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Sec. 261.106. RISK-BASED INSPECTIONS
SUBCHAPTER D. ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Sec. 261.151. ACCESS TO INFORMATION OF GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
Sec. 261.152. ACCESS TO INFORMATION OF PRIVATE ENTITIES
Sec. 261.153. ACCESS TO INFORMATION OF JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENTS