SECTION 101.901. Purpose

(a) This subchapter establishes procedures:

(1) in Division 1 of this subchapter (relating to General Rules) that govern generally all administrative hearings and appeals;

(2) in Division 2 of this subchapter (relating to Division for Blind Services and Division for Rehabilitation Services) that govern appeals concerning the vocational rehabilitation, independent living, and comprehensive rehabilitation programs of the Division for Blind Services and Division for Rehabilitation Services;

(3) in Division 3 of this subchapter (relating to Division for Early Childhood Intervention Services) that govern hearings concerning the provision of appropriate early intervention services to a child or child's family; and

(4) in Division 4 of this subchapter (relating to Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services) that govern hearings concerning the suspension, revocation, or probation of a certificate holder's certificate granted under the provisions of Chapter 81, Human Resources Code and Chapter 57, Government Code.

(b) The provisions of this subchapter shall not be construed so as to enlarge, diminish, modify, or alter the jurisdiction, powers, or authority of DARS or the substantive rights of any person.

(c) A person's decision to seek an informal resolution, under Divisions 2 and 4 of this subchapter, of matters about which the person is dissatisfied shall not prevent, compromise, or delay the person's access to formal resolution procedures in this subchapter.

Source Note: The provisions of this §101.901 adopted to be effective March 12, 2012, 37 TexReg 1706