Sec. 352.052. COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; OBTAINING FEDERAL FUNDS. (a) The commission shall cooperate with the federal government to accomplish the purposes of federal laws relating to vocational rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities and closely related activities.
(b) The commission shall negotiate agreements or plans with the federal government and shall use efficient methods of administration and comply with other conditions required to secure the full benefits of the federal laws. If the commission determines that a provision of state law precludes conformity with a federal requirement and limits federal financial support, the commission may waive or modify the state law to the extent necessary to obtain the full benefits of the federal law.
(c) The commission may comply with any requirements necessary to obtain federal funds to be used for vocational rehabilitation services in the maximum amount and most advantageous proportion possible.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1138 (S.B. 208), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Employment Services and Unemployment
Subtitle C - Vocational Rehabilitation and Certain Other Services for Persons With Disabilities
Chapter 352 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Subchapter B. General Powers and Duties
Section 352.051. Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Individuals With Disabilities
Section 352.052. Cooperation With Federal Government; Obtaining Federal Funds
Section 352.053. Contracts for Service
Section 352.054. Rates for Medical Services
Section 352.055. Contract Payment
Section 352.056. Contracts for Adaptive Technology
Section 352.057. Loans for Visual AIDS
Section 352.059. Work Incentives and Supplemental Security Income (Ssi)