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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 593.004. Application for Determination of an Intellectual Disability

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this section, “authorized provider” means:

(1) a physician licensed to practice in this state;

(2) a psychologist licensed to practice in this state;

(3) a professional licensed to practice in this state and certified by the department; or

(4) a provider certified by the department before September 1, 2013.

(b) A person believed to be a person with an intellectual disability, the parent if the person is a minor, or the guardian of the person may make written application to an authorized provider for a determination of an intellectual disability using forms provided by the department.

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