Section 359.507 - Vision Screening Services(a) The purpose of vision screening services is to identify persons in need of comprehensive professional vision examinations, and to detect problems that could limit a person's educational or vocational opportunities.(b) To be eligible to receive BEST vision screening services, a person must be an adult resident of the state.(c) Vision screening services may be provided through a contractor.(d) For information about the training and certification of vision screeners, contact the BEST program specialist at DBS, 4800 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas.(e) Persons receiving vision screenings receive the screening results and, if necessary, a recommendation regarding the need for a follow-up examination by an eye care professional.(f) When a referral is made for an eye examination to another organization, the referring organization's rules shall apply. A referral by the BEST program is not an endorsement of another agency, organization or eye care professional by DBS.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 359.507
The provisions of this §106.1601 adopted to be effective December 10, 2012, 37 TexReg 9644; Entire subchapter transferred from T. 40, Pt. 2, Ch. 106. Subch. J by Texas Register, Volume 47, Number 01, January 7, 2022, TexReg 0035, eff. 2/1/2022