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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the use of electronic signatures in the administration |
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of health and human services programs. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. It is the intent of the legislature that the |
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Health and Human Services Commission use digital or electronic |
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technology, to the greatest extent feasible, to reduce paper |
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transactions, streamline processes, and promote provider |
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participation and client access to services, including the |
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submission of applications, the determination of eligibility, and |
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requests for recertification, redetermination, and appeals. |
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SECTION 2. Section 531.0055, Government Code, is amended by |
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adding Subsection (m) to read as follows: |
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(m) The executive commissioner shall establish standards |
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for the use of electronic signatures in accordance with the Uniform |
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Electronic Transactions Act (Chapter 43, Business & Commerce Code), |
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with respect to any transaction, as defined by Section 43.002, |
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Business & Commerce Code, in connection with the administration of |
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health and human services programs. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect on September 1, 2007. |