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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
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Title 2. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES |
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Subtitle B. STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES |
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Chapter 21. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES |
Sec. 21.0061. LIAISONS TO FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
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(a) The commissioner shall designate one department employee in each of the department's administrative regions to serve as a liaison to faith-based organizations in the region with the potential ability to provide community services for the needy.
(b) The commissioner shall ensure that the primary function of each employee designated as a liaison under this section is to:
(1) communicate with faith-based organizations regarding the need for private community services to benefit persons in need of assistance who would otherwise require financial or other assistance under public programs administered by the department;
(2) promote the involvement of faith-based organizations in working to meet community needs for assistance; and
(3) coordinate the department's efforts to promote involvement of faith-based organizations in providing community services with similar efforts of other state agencies.