Texas Human Resources Code

§ 112.044 — DUTIES

HR § 112.044Title 7. REHABILITATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES · Ch. 112. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES · Art. C. PREVENTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

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The office shall:

(1)educate the public and attempt to promote sound public policy regarding the prevention of developmental disabilities;

(2)identify, collect, and disseminate information and data concerning the causes, frequency of occurrence, and preventability of developmental disabilities;

(3)work with appropriate divisions within the commission, state agencies, and other entities to develop a coordinated long-range plan to effectively monitor and reduce the incidence or severity of developmental disabilities;

(4)promote and facilitate the identification, development, coordination, and delivery of needed prevention services;

(5)solicit, receive, and spend grants and donations from public, private, state, and federal sources;

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Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.21(d), eff. September 1, 2015.