Sec. 42.013. COOPERATION. (a) The department may cooperate with private or public agencies to facilitate the availability of adequate care for all citizens with end stage renal disease.
(b) The department shall make agreements, arrangements, or plans to cooperate with the federal government in carrying out the purposes of this chapter or of any federal statute or rule relating to the prevention, care, or treatment of end stage renal disease or the care, treatment, or rehabilitation of persons with end stage renal disease. The executive commissioner may adopt rules and methods of administration found by the federal government to be necessary for the proper and efficient operation of the agreements, arrangements, or plans.
(c) The department may enter into reciprocal agreements with other states.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0152, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 42 - Kidney Health Care
Section 42.001. Short Title; Purpose
Section 42.003. Kidney Health Care Program
Section 42.0045. Distribution of Drugs and Devices
Section 42.0047. Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Reporting
Section 42.006. Selection of Service Providers
Section 42.007. Eligibility for Services
Section 42.008. Denial, Modification, Suspension, or Termination of Services
Section 42.010. Recovery of Costs
Section 42.014. Scientific Investigations
Section 42.015. Educational Programs