Sec. 1001.072. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH. The department is responsible for administering human services programs regarding mental health, including:
(1) administering and coordinating mental health services at the local and state level;
(2) operating the state's mental health facilities; and
(3) inspecting, licensing, and enforcing regulations regarding mental health facilities, other than long-term care facilities regulated by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 1.09.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Health and Mental Health
Chapter 1001 - Department of State Health Services
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties of Department
Section 1001.071. General Powers and Duties of Department Related to Health Care
Section 1001.0711. School Health Advisory Committee
Section 1001.072. General Powers and Duties of Department Related to Mental Health
Section 1001.073. General Powers and Duties of Department Related to Substance Abuse
Section 1001.074. Information Regarding Complaints
Section 1001.077. Adult Diabetes Education Program
Section 1001.078. Funding Formula; Public Health Evaluation
Section 1001.079. Public Health Threat Policy
Section 1001.080. Health Insurance Coverage Information
Section 1001.081. Health Insurance Exchange Information
Section 1001.084. Contracting and Auditing Authority; Delegation
Section 1001.084. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Public Reporting System
Section 1001.085. Management and Direction by Executive Commissioner
Section 1001.086. Treatment Alternatives Training Curriculum for Judges and Attorneys
Section 1001.088. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Hotlines