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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the presentation of community living options. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 161, Human Resources Code, |
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is amended by adding Section 161.078 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 161.078. REQUIREMENTS REGARDING PRESENTATION OF |
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COMMUNITY LIVING OPTIONS. The department shall ensure that a |
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brochure, pamphlet, or other material used during the community |
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living options information process under Section 531.02442 or |
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531.02443, Government Code, presents information regarding each |
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living option in a neutral manner. |
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SECTION 2. If before implementing any provision of this Act |
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a state agency determines that a waiver or authorization from a |
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federal agency is necessary for implementation of that provision, |
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the agency affected by the provision shall request the waiver or |
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authorization and may delay implementing that provision until the |
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waiver or authorization is granted. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2009. |