Sec. 461A.051. POWERS AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER. The executive commissioner shall:
(1) adopt rules governing the functions of the department in relation to chemical dependency services and related programs, including rules that prescribe the policies and procedures followed by the department in administering chemical dependency services and related programs; and
(2) by rule and based on criteria proposed by the department, establish minimum criteria that peer assistance programs must meet to be governed by and entitled to the benefits of a law that authorizes licensing and disciplinary authorities to establish or approve peer assistance programs for impaired professionals.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1158, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Food, Drugs, Alcohol, and Hazardous Substances
Subtitle B - Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Department, Commissioner, and Executive Commissioner
Section 461A.051. Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner
Section 461A.052. Powers and Duties of Department
Section 461A.053. Emergency Treatment Resources
Section 461A.054. Referral Services for Persons From Criminal Justice System
Section 461A.056. Statewide Service Delivery Plan
Section 461A.057. State Agency Services Standards