Sec. 461A.057. STATE AGENCY SERVICES STANDARDS. (a) The executive commissioner by rule shall develop model program standards for substance abuse services for use by each state agency that provides or pays for substance abuse services. The department shall provide the model standards to each agency that provides substance abuse services as identified by the commission.
(b) Model standards developed under Subsection (a) must be designed to improve the consistency of substance abuse services provided by or through a state agency.
(c) Biennially the department shall review the model standards developed under Subsection (a) and determine whether each standard contributes effectively to the consistency of service delivery by state agencies.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1158, eff. April 2, 2015.
For expiration of this section, see Subsection (b).
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