Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner and Department
Section 504.057. Approval of Peer Assistance Programs

Sec. 504.057. APPROVAL OF PEER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (a) The department shall approve one or more peer assistance programs established by the department or a professional association in accordance with Chapter 467, Health and Safety Code, from which persons licensed under this chapter may seek assistance.
(b) The department shall approve a peer assistance program that:
(1) meets the minimum criteria established by the executive commissioner or department under Chapter 467, Health and Safety Code;
(2) meets any additional criteria established by the executive commissioner or department for chemical dependency counselors licensed under this chapter; and
(3) is designed to assist a chemical dependency counselor whose ability to perform a professional service is impaired by abuse of or dependency on drugs or alcohol.
(c) The department shall maintain a list of approved peer assistance programs for licensed chemical dependency counselors on the department's Internet website.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1373 (S.B. 155), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.

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