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Tex. Human Resources Code § 81.001 Definitions
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Sec. 81.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 4.465(a)(67), eff. April 2, 2015. (2) "Deaf" means a hearing impairment of such severity that an individual must depend on visual methods to communicate. (2-a) "Department" means th…
Tex. Human Resources Code § 81.0055 Commissioner'S Powers and Duties; Effect of Conflict With Other Law
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Sec. 81.0055. COMMISSIONER'S POWERS AND DUTIES; EFFECT OF CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAW. To the extent a power or duty given to the commissioner of assistive and rehabilitative services by this chapter, or another law relating to services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, co…
Tex. Human Resources Code § 81.006 Duties and Powers of Department and Executive Commissioner Under Chapter
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Sec. 81.006. DUTIES AND POWERS OF DEPARTMENT AND EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER UNDER CHAPTER. (a) The department shall: (1) develop and implement a statewide program of advocacy and education to ensure continuity of services to persons who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing; (2) p…
Tex. Human Resources Code § 81.007 Board For Evaluation of Interpreters
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Sec. 81.007. BOARD FOR EVALUATION OF INTERPRETERS. (a) The department may establish a program in accordance with this section for the certification of interpreters who have reached varying levels of proficiency in communication skills necessary to facilitate communication between…