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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
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Title 8. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES |
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Chapter 122. TEXAS COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES |
Sec. 122.0215. ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND RECORDS; INSPECTION
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(a) The council and the council's staff may access financial or other information and records from a central nonprofit agency or a community rehabilitation program if the council determines the information and records are necessary for the effective administration of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.
(b) Information and records must be obtained under Subsection (a) in recognition of the privacy interest of persons employed by central nonprofit agencies or community rehabilitation programs. The information and records may not be released or made public on subpoena or otherwise, except that release may be made:
(1) for statistical purposes, but only if a person is not identified;
(2) with the consent of each person identified in the information released; or
(3) regarding a compensation package of any central nonprofit agency employee or subcontractor if determined by the council to be relevant to the administration of this chapter.
(c) The council shall adopt rules establishing procedures to ensure that the information and records maintained by the council under this chapter are kept confidential and protected from release to unauthorized persons.
(d) The council or a central nonprofit agency at the council's direction may inspect a community rehabilitation program for compliance with certification criteria established under Sections 122.003(j) and 122.013(c). The committee designated under Section 122.003(j) shall review the inspection results and recommend appropriate action to the council.