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Amend HB 451 by adding the following appropriately numbered 
SECTION to the bill and renumbering subsequent SECTIONS of the bill 
accordingly:
	SECTION ___.  (a) Subchapter D, Chapter 117, Human Resources 
Code, is amended by adding Section 117.075 to read as follows:
	Sec. 117.075.  AUTISM PROGRAM.  (a)  To the extent 
appropriated money is available for the purpose, the department 
shall provide services to children not younger than three or older 
than eight years of age who are diagnosed with autism spectrum 
disorder, to enhance communication, social, and independent living 
skills so that the children may fully participate in society.
	(b)  The services must include applied behavioral analysis 
and must complement and not duplicate services outlined in a 
child's individualized education plan developed by an independent 
school district.
	(b)  The executive commissioner of the Health and Human 
Services Commission shall develop the autism program required under 
Section 117.075, Human Resources Code, as added by this Act, not 
later than January 1, 2010.