Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 91.027

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 91.027 - Blindness Education, Screening, and Treatment Program

(a) To the extent that funds are available under Sections 521.008 and 522.0295 , Transportation Code, the department shall operate a Blindness Education, Screening, and Treatment Program to provide:

(1) blindness prevention education and screening and treatment to prevent blindness for residents who are not covered under an adequate health benefit plan; and

(2) transition services to individuals with visual disabilities eligible for vocational rehabilitation services .

(b) The program shall include:

(1) public education about blindness and other eye conditions;

(2) screenings and eye examinations to identify conditions that may cause blindness;

(3) treatment procedures necessary to prevent blindness; and

(4) transition services.

(c) The executive commissioner by rule shall prescribe eligibility requirements for the program.

Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 91.027

Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 614,Sec. 7, eff. 9/1/2023.

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 4.351, eff. 4/2/2015.

Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87, Sec. 27.002(11), eff. 9/1/2009.

Amended By Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.115(a), eff. 9/1/2003

Amended By Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1140, Sec. 1, eff. 6/20/2003.

Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 510, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1997

Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2398, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1979.