Sec. 85.036. AWARDING OF GRANTS. (a) In awarding grants for education programs under this subchapter, the department shall give special consideration to nonprofit community organizations whose primary purpose is serving persons younger than 18 years of age.
(b) In awarding grants for treatment, health, and social services, the department shall endeavor to distribute grants in a manner that prevents unnecessary duplication of services within a community.
(c) In awarding grants for education programs, the department shall endeavor to complement existing education programs in a community, to prevent unnecessary duplication of services within a community, to provide HIV education programs for populations engaging in behaviors conducive to HIV transmission, to initiate needed HIV education programs where none exist, and to promote early intervention and treatment of persons with HIV infection.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies
Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Subchapter B. State Grant Program to Community Organizations
Section 85.031. State Grant Program to Community Organizations
Section 85.032. Rules; Program Structure
Section 85.033. Coordination of Services
Section 85.034. Application Procedures and Eligibility Guidelines
Section 85.035. Applicant Information
Section 85.036. Awarding of Grants
Section 85.037. Restrictions on Grants
Section 85.038. Restrictions on Funds
Section 85.039. Information Provided by Funded Program
Section 85.040. Evaluation of Funded Programs
Section 85.041. Records and Reports