tx-July102026-118: 40 TAC §853.2, §853.4 — Independent Living Services for Older Individuals WHO ARE Blind
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§853.4 PART VI. STATUTORY AUTHORITY The rules are proposed under: --Texas Labor Code, §352.103(a), which provides TWC with the authority to establish rules for providing vocational rehabilitation services; and --Texas Labor Code, §301.0015(a)(6), which provides TWC with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of TWC services and activities. The proposed rules relate to Title 4, Texas Labor Code, particularly Chapter 352. §853.2. Referral. (a) An individual may be referred for OIB services in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to: (1) a physician's office; (2) a community organization; (3) the Center for Independent Living (CIL); (4) a senior community organization; (5) family members, customer representatives [representative], or [and] friends; (6) contract providers; or (7) an online self-referral portal. (b) A referral shall include the name of the individual seeking services, the address where the individual resides, and an email address and telephone number, if available. (c) During the referral process, OIB staff may determine the level of services needed by the customer, provide minimal services,...
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