81R11588 UM-F
By: Gallegos S.B. No. 2393
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the creation of a statewide autism spectrum disorders
resource program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 114, Human Resources Code, is amended by
adding Section 114.013 to read as follows:
Sec. 114.013. AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS RESOURCE PROGRAM.
(a) The council shall establish and administer an autism spectrum
disorders resource program to coordinate resources for individuals
with autism and other pervasive developmental disorders and their
families.
(b) In administering the autism spectrum disorders resource
program, the council 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, or law enforcement personnel;
(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.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.