Sec. 593.004. APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY. (a) In this section, "authorized provider" means:
(1) a physician licensed to practice in this state;
(2) a psychologist licensed to practice in this state;
(3) a professional licensed to practice in this state and certified by the department; or
(4) a provider certified by the department before September 1, 2013.
(b) A person believed to be a person with an intellectual disability, the parent if the person is a minor, or the guardian of the person may make written application to an authorized provider for a determination of an intellectual disability using forms provided by the department.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 60, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 883 (H.B. 807), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1424, eff. April 2, 2015.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1425, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
Subtitle D - Persons With an Intellectual Disability Act
Chapter 593 - Admission and Commitment to Intellectual Disability Services
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 593.002. Consent Required
Section 593.003. Requirement of Determination of an Intellectual Disability
Section 593.004. Application for Determination of an Intellectual Disability
Section 593.005. Determination of an Intellectual Disability
Section 593.007. Notification of Certain Rights
Section 593.008. Administrative Hearing
Section 593.009. Hearing Report; Final Decision
Section 593.011. Fees for Services
Section 593.012. Absent Without Authority
Section 593.013. Requirement of Interdisciplinary Team Recommendation