Sec. 533A.0345. STATE AGENCY SERVICES STANDARDS. (a) The executive commissioner by rule shall develop model program standards for intellectual disability services for use by each state agency that provides or pays for intellectual disability services. The department shall provide the model standards to each agency that provides intellectual disability services as identified by the commission.
(b) Model standards developed under Subsection (a) must be designed to improve the consistency of intellectual disability 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. 3.1335, 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 B. Powers and Duties Relating to Provision of Intellectual Disability Services
Section 533A.032. Long-Range Planning
Section 533A.0325. Continuum of Services in Department Facilities
Section 533A.0335. Comprehensive Assessment and Resource Allocation Process
Section 533A.034. Authority to Contract for Community-Based Services
Section 533A.0345. State Agency Services Standards
Section 533A.035. Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities
Section 533A.0352. Local Authority Planning for Local Service Area
Section 533A.0355. Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority Responsibilities
Section 533A.03551. Flexible, Low-Cost Housing Options
Section 533A.037. Service Programs and Sheltered Workshops
Section 533A.038. Facilities and Services for Clients With an Intellectual Disability
Section 533A.040. Services for Children and Youth
Section 533A.0415. Memorandum of Understanding on Interagency Training