Department of Aging and Disability Services
Title 40, Part 1
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), as the successor agency of the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, adopts the review of the chapter below in Title 40, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):
Chapter 4, Rights and Protection of Individuals Receiving Intellectual Disability Services
Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the August 30, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 6758). HHSC received no comments concerning this chapter.
HHSC has reviewed Chapter 4 in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies to assess, every four years, whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist.
The agency determined that the original reasons for adopting rules in the chapter continue to exist and readopts Chapter 4 except for:
§4.6, Exhibit;
§4.7, References; and
§4.8, Distribution.
The repeals identified by HHSC in the rule review and any amendments, if applicable, to Chapter 4 will be proposed in a future issue of the Texas Register.
This concludes HHSC's review of 40 TAC Chapter 4 as required by Texas Government Code §2001.039.
TRD-202405805
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of Aging and Disability Services
Filed: December 3, 2024
Title 40, Part 2
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), as the successor agency of the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, adopts the review of the chapter below in Title 40, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC):
Chapter 101, Administrative Rules and Procedures
Notice of the review of this chapter was published in the August 30, 2024, issue of the Texas Register (49 TexReg 6759). HHSC received no comments concerning this chapter.
HHSC has reviewed Chapter 101 in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies to assess, every four years, whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist.
The agency determined that the original reasons for adopting rules in the chapter continue to exist and readopts Chapter 101 except for:
§101.101, Purpose;
§101.103, Legal Authority;
§101.105, Definitions;
§101.107, Opportunities for Citizen Participation;
§101.109, Complaints;
§101.111, Cooperation with Other Public Agencies;
§101.113, Criminal History Information on Applicants for Employment;
§101.115, Use of Criminal History Information in Contracting;
§101.117, Fees for Department Publications;
§101.119, Gifts and Donations to DARS;
§101.121, Qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (QVRC);
§101.201, Purpose;
§101.203, Legal Authority;
§101.205, Definitions;
§101.207, Adoption of Rules;
§101.805, Definitions;
§101.807, Privacy Policies;
§101.809, Confidentiality of Consumer Information in Vocational Rehabilitation Program;
§101.811, Confidentiality of Consumer Information in the Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program;
§101.813, Use of Consumer Information in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Driver Identification Program;
§101.1307, Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Continuity of Care for Physically Disabled Inmates;
§101.1309, Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Exchange and Distribution of Public Awareness Information; and
§101.1311, Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Coordination of Services to Disabled Persons.
This concludes HHSC's review of 40 TAC Chapter 101 as required by Texas Government Code §2001.039.
TRD-202405806
Jessica Miller
Director, Rules Coordination Office
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
Filed: December 3, 2024