Sec. 111.051. DEPARTMENT AS PRINCIPAL AUTHORITY. The department is the principal authority in the state on rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. All other state agencies engaged in rehabilitation activities and related services to individuals with disabilities shall coordinate those activities and services with the department.
Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2422, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 142, Sec. 6, eff. May 17, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.390, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities
Chapter 111 - Rehabilitation Services for Certain Individuals With Disabilities
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of Department
Section 111.0505. Commissioner's Powers and Duties; Effect of Conflict With Other Law
Section 111.051. Department as Principal Authority
Section 111.0511. Service Delivery by Texas Workforce Commission
Section 111.0525. Coordination With State Agencies
Section 111.053. Cooperation With the Federal Government
Section 111.054. Obtaining Federal Funds
Section 111.0553. Procurement Methods
Section 111.056. Gifts and Donations