Sec. 112.041. PURPOSE AND POLICY. (a) The purpose of this Act is to minimize the economic and human losses in Texas caused by preventable disabilities through the establishment of a joint private-public initiative called the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities.
(b) The legislature finds there is a strong need for a unified, comprehensive prevention effort in the State of Texas. Many state agencies, as well as private organizations and local public agencies, are involved in prevention activities that can reduce the incidence and severity of developmental disabilities. However, a coordinated statewide plan that identifies and consolidates research findings and prevention activities has yet to be developed.
(c) The legislature further finds that by establishing a mechanism by which prevention activities can be better coordinated and needed prevention programs can be initiated, the State of Texas will be making an important investment in Texas's future.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1209, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Rehabilitation of Individuals With Disabilities
Chapter 112 - Developmental Disabilities
Subchapter C. Prevention of Developmental Disabilities
Section 112.041. Purpose and Policy
Section 112.0421. Applicability and Expiration of Certain Provisions
Section 112.043. Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities; Administrative Attachment
Section 112.0431. Administration of Subchapter; Certain References
Section 112.045. Executive Committee
Section 112.0451. Conflict of Interest
Section 112.0452. Removal of Executive Committee Member
Section 112.0453. Executive Committee Member Training
Section 112.0454. Public Access
Section 112.046. Board of Advisors
Section 112.047. Executive Director
Section 112.0471. Qualifications and Standards of Conduct
Section 112.0472. Equal Employment Opportunity Policies
Section 112.048. Prevention Programs for Targeted Developmental Disabilities