tx-July102026-119: 40 TAC §853.10, §853.11 — Independent Living Services for Older Individuals WHO ARE Blind
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§853.11 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. §853.10. Independent Living Plan. (a) Once an individual is determined eligible, OIB staff must develop the ILP [is developed] within 90 days of the eligibility date. If the ILP cannot be completed within 90 days, then OIB staff must document the reason for the delay in a case note. (b) OIB staff must jointly develop the ILP and all subsequent amendments in writing, through consultation with the customer or the customer's representative, as appropriate. (c) A customer may waive receipt of the written plan by signing the signature form for OIB program applicants [Agency Waiver of Independent Living Plan (VR 5154)]. (d) Through consultation, OIB staff and the customer, or the customer's representative, as appropriate,...
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