Texas Labor Code

§ 352.001 — DEFINITIONS

LA § 352.001Title 4. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND UNEMPLOYMENT · Part C. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND CERTAIN OTHER SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES · Ch. 352. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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In this chapter:

(1)"Direct services" means services provided to a client by a commission employee, including counseling, facilitating the purchase of services from a source other than the commission, and purchasing equipment and other items and providing other services necessary for the client to successfully complete a commission program.

(2)"Direct services program" means a program operated by the commission through which direct services are provided.

(3)"Individual with a disability" means an individual who has a physical impairment, including a visual impairment, or mental impairment that constitutes a substantial impediment to employment, but that is of a nature that rehabilitation services may be expected to enable the individual to engage in a gainful occupation.

(4)"Maintenance" means money payments not exceeding the estimated cost of subsistence during vocational rehabilitation.

(5)"Occupational license" means a license, permit, or other written authorization required by a governmental entity as a condition for engaging in an occupation.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1138 (S.B. 208), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2015.