Texas Administrative Code
Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
Part 21 - TEXAS COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Chapter 876 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 876.4 - Responsibilities of the Council
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
The Council is an agency within the executive branch, but functions independently within its statutory authority to serve the long-term public interest. The Council is responsible for establishing the policy framework through which the agency carries out its statutory responsibilities. Specifically, the Council shall:
(1) exercise the authority provided by law to adopt policies and rules governing Council activities;
(2) develop and implement policies that clearly separate the policymaking authority of the Council and the management responsibilities of the executive director and staff of the Council;
(3) approve the state plan and amendments;
(4) serve as an advocate for state and federal legislation, appropriations and policies on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities as authorized by federal law;
(5) oversee operations of the Council for integrity, effectiveness, and efficiency;
(6) approve personnel policies that provide for the selection, supervision, and evaluation of the executive director and staff;
(7) ensure projects and activities comply with all applicable federal and state requirements; and
(8) carry out other responsibilities as provided by Council policies.
