Sec. 533A.007. USE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD INFORMATION. (a) Subject to any applicable requirements of Chapter 250, the department, in relation to services provided under this title, or a local intellectual and developmental disability authority or community center, may deny employment or volunteer status to an applicant if:
(1) the department, authority, or community center determines that the applicant's criminal history record information indicates that the person is not qualified or suitable; or
(2) the applicant fails to provide a complete set of fingerprints if the department establishes that method of obtaining criminal history record information.
(b) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules relating to the use of information obtained under this section, including rules that prohibit an adverse personnel action based on arrest warrant or wanted persons information received by the department.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1335, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Subtitle A - Services for Persons With Mental Illness or an Intellectual Disability
Chapter 533A - Powers and Duties of Department of Aging and Disability Services
Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties
Section 533A.002. Commissioner's Powers and Duties; Effect of Conflict With Other Law
Section 533A.003. Use of Funds for Volunteer Programs in Local Authorities and Community Centers
Section 533A.006. Reporting of Allegations Against Physician
Section 533A.007. Use of Criminal History Record Information
Section 533A.0075. Exchange of Employment Records
Section 533A.009. Exchange of Client Records
Section 533A.010. Information Relating to Condition
Section 533A.011. Return of Person With an Intellectual Disability to State of Residence
Section 533A.012. Cooperation of State Agencies
Section 533A.015. Unannounced Inspections
Section 533A.016. Certain Procurements of Goods and Services by Service Providers
Section 533A.017. Participation in Purchasing Contracts or Group Purchasing Program
Section 533A.018. Revenue From Special Olympics Texas License Plates