40 TAC §182.24
The Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing proposes
amendment to §182.24. The amendment is proposed to determine voucher
value for unique needs situations for basic equipment.
David W. Myers, Executive Director, has determined that for each year of
the first five years the amendment to this section is in effect there will
be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing
or administering the amendment.
Mr. Myers has also determined that for each year of the first five years
the amendment is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of this
amendment will be the ability to determine voucher values for basic devices
unique to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired that
are unable to benefit from the devices which currently have a voucher value.
There will be no effect on small businesses. There is no anticipated economic
hardship to persons required to comply with the amendment as proposed.
Comments on this proposed amendment may be submitted to Billy Collins,
Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, P.O. Box 12904, Austin,
Texas 78711-2904.
The amendment is proposed under the Human Resources Code, §81.006(b)
(3), which provides the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
with the authority to adopt rules for administration and programs.
No other statute, code or article is affected by this proposed amended
section.
§182.24.Determination of Voucher Value.
(a)-(b)
(No change.)
(c)
The value of a voucher for
unique needs situations, may be determined by staff research or recommendations
made by the certifier. Upon approval of the executive director a special voucher
may be issued.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on March
5, 1999.
TRD-9901367
David Myers
Executive Director
Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Earliest possible date of adoption: April 18, 1999
For further information, please call: (512) 407-3250