Texas Human Resources Code

§ 91.027 — BLINDNESS EDUCATION, SCREENING, AND TREATMENT PROGRAM

HR § 91.027Title 5. SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND PERSONS WITH VISUAL DISABILITIES · Ch. 91. FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES RELATING TO THE BLIND AND PERSONS WITH VISUAL DISABILITIES · Art. C. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES

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(a)To the extent that funds are available under Sections 521.008 and 522.0295, Transportation Code, the department shall operate a Blindness Education, Screening, and Treatment Program to provide:

(1)blindness prevention education and screening and treatment to prevent blindness for residents who are not covered under an adequate health benefit plan; and

(2)transition services to individuals with visual disabilities eligible for vocational rehabilitation services.

(b)The program shall include:

(1)public education about blindness and other eye conditions;

(2)screenings and eye examinations to identify conditions that may cause blindness;

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Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.002(11), eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.351, eff. April 2, 2015. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 614 (H.B. 3798), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2023.