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.
Structure Texas Statutes
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
Section 117.0713. Service Delivery by Texas Workforce Commission
Section 117.074. Rates for Medical Services
Section 117.076. Information Regarding Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Section 117.078. Family Cost Share Provision in Early Childhood Intervention Program
Section 117.080. Provision of Independent Living Services
Section 117.081. Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services Program