81R4295 UM-D
By: Darby H.B. No. 748
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the provision of services to certain individuals with
developmental disabilities by a state school or state center.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 161, Human Resources Code,
is amended by adding Section 161.077 to read as follows:
Sec. 161.077. CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. A person that provides disability
services may contract with a state school or state center for the
school or center to provide services and resources to support
individuals with developmental disabilities, including individuals
with dual diagnosis disorders.
SECTION 2. If before implementing any provision of this Act
a state agency determines that a waiver or authorization from a
federal agency is necessary for implementation of that provision,
the agency affected by the provision shall request the waiver or
authorization and may delay implementing that provision until the
waiver or authorization is granted.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2009.