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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 2. HEALTH |
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Subtitle B. HEALTH PROGRAMS |
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Chapter 42. KIDNEY HEALTH CARE |
Sec. 42.004. SERVICES
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(a) The division shall provide kidney care services directly or through public or private resources to persons determined by the board to be eligible for services authorized under this chapter.
(b) The division may cooperate with other departments, agencies, political subdivisions, and public and private institutions to provide the services authorized by this chapter to eligible persons, to study the public health and welfare needs involved, and to plan, establish, develop, and provide programs or facilities and services that are necessary or desirable, including any that are jointly administered with state agencies.
(c) The division may conduct research and compile statistics relating to the provision of kidney care services and the need for the services by disabled or handicapped persons.
(d) The division may contract with schools, hospitals, corporations, agencies, and individuals, including doctors, nurses, and technicians, for training, physical restoration, transportation, and other services necessary to treat and care for persons with kidney disease.