Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
Title 5. SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY HANDICAPPED |
Chapter 91. TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND |
Subchapter C. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION |
Sec. 91.027. BLINDNESS EDUCATION, SCREENING, AND TREATMENT PROGRAM
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(a) To the extent that funds are available under Sections 521.421(j) and 521.422(b), Transportation Code, the commission 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 blind disabled individuals eligible for vocational rehabilitation services under Section 91.052.
(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 commission by rule shall prescribe eligibility requirements for the program.