Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH |
Subtitle I. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
Chapter 531. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
Subchapter B. POWERS AND DUTIES |
Sec. 531.093. SERVICES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL
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(a) In this section, "servicemember" has the meaning assigned by Section 161.551, Health and Safety Code.
(b) The executive commissioner shall ensure that each health and human services agency adopts policies and procedures that require the agency to:
(1) identify servicemembers who are seeking services from the agency during the agency's intake and eligibility determination process; and
(2) direct servicemembers seeking services to appropriate service providers, including the United States Veterans Health Administration, National Guard Bureau facilities, and other federal, state, and local service providers.
(c) The executive commissioner shall make the directory of resources established under Section 161.552, Health and Safety Code, accessible to each health and human services agency.