Texas Administrative Code
Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
Part 21 - TEXAS COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Chapter 876 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 876.3 - Administration
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities is a joint state-federal program designed to assist people with developmental disabilities and their families to participate in the design of and access to needed community services and supports, and to promote the development of a consumer and family-centered, comprehensive system and a coordinated array of culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance designed to achieve independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community for individuals with developmental disabilities.
(b) The Council performs its responsibilities through staff activities, grants or contracts to public, or nonprofit, or private for-profit organizations and in other ways as determined by the Council to carry out the state plan.
(c) The Council shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the designated state agency which sets forth their respective roles.
(d) The designated state agency carries out the functions set forth in applicable federal and state laws and regulations and the memorandum of understanding with the Council.
