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House Bill 2276 |
House Author: Crownover et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-13 |
Senate Sponsor: Taylor |
House Bill 2276 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the Department of Aging and Disability Services, in addition to providing the required explanation of the programs and services for which a person with mental retardation who is seeking residential services is determined to be eligible, to ensure that each person inquiring about residential services receives a pamphlet or similar informational material explaining that any programs and services for which the person is determined to be eligible may be an option available to an individual who is eligible for those services and receives information relating to whether appropriate residential services are available in each program and service for which the person is determined to be eligible.