Texas Human Resources Code
§ 114.013 — COORDINATION OF RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
HR § 114.013Title 7. REHABILITATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES · Ch. 114. AUTISM AND PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
Statute text
View on source(a)The commission shall coordinate resources for individuals with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders and their families. In coordinating those resources, the commission shall consult with appropriate state agencies.
(b)As part of coordinating resources under Subsection (a), the commission shall:
(1)collect and distribute information and research regarding autism and other pervasive developmental disorders;
(2)conduct training and development activities for persons who may interact with an individual with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder in the course of their employment, including school, medical, and law enforcement personnel, and personnel of the Department of Family and Protective Services;
(3)coordinate with local entities that provide services to an individual with autism or another pervasive developmental disorder; and
(4)provide support for families affected by autism and other pervasive developmental disorders.
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Legislative history
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 837 (S.B. 200), Sec. 1.22(g), eff. September 1, 2015. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 368 (H.B. 1386), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.