Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 593.004 - Application for Determination of An Intellectual Disability(a) In this section, "authorized provider" means:(1) a physician licensed to practice in this state;(2) a psychologist licensed to practice in this state;(3) a professional licensed to practice in this state and certified by the department; or(4) a provider certified by the department before September 1, 2013.(b) A person believed to be a person with an intellectual disability, the parent if the person is a minor, or the guardian of the person may make written application to an authorized provider for a determination of an intellectual disability using forms provided by the department.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 593.004
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1425, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1424, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 883,Sec. 1, eff. 6/14/2013.Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 60, Sec. 6, eff. 9/1/1993.Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1991.