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TEXAS STATUTES AND CODES
CHAPTER 40. EPILEPSY
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
TITLE 2. HEALTH
SUBTITLE B. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 40. EPILEPSY
Sec. 40.001. DEFINITION. In this chapter, "epilepsy" means a
variable symptom complex characterized by recurrent paroxysmal
attacks of unconsciousness or impaired consciousness, usually
with a succession of clonic or tonic muscular spasms or other
abnormal behavior.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Sec. 40.002. EPILEPSY PROGRAM. (a) The department, with
approval of the board, may establish an epilepsy program to
provide diagnostic services, treatment, and support services to
eligible persons who have epilepsy.
(b) The commissioner may appoint an epilepsy advisory board to
assist the department in developing the epilepsy program.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Sec. 40.003. RULES. The board may adopt rules it considers
necessary to define the scope of the epilepsy program and the
medical and financial standards for eligibility.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Sec. 40.004. ADMINISTRATION. (a) The commissioner, with the
approval of the board, may appoint an administrator to carry out
the epilepsy program.
(b) The administrator shall report to and be under the direction
of the commissioner.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Sec. 40.005. FEES. Program patients may be charged a fee for
services according to rules adopted by the board.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Sec. 40.006. FUNDING. The department may seek, receive, and
spend any funds received through appropriations, grants, or
donations from public or private sources for the purposes of the
epilepsy program.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Sec. 40.007. CONTRACTS. The department may enter into contracts
or other agreements it considers necessary to facilitate the
provision of services under this chapter, including contracts
with other departments, agencies, boards, educational
institutions, individuals, county governments, municipal
governments, states, and the United States.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.