DARS Federal and State Rules and Regulations
The Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services has consolidated the operations of four former agencies, including their rules and regulations. Rules in place at the time of the consolidation and changes made since March 1, 2004 remain in effect and may be found at the following link:
DARS administrative rules are found in Title 40, Part 2 of the Texas Administrative Code, available from the Texas Secretary of State's web site.
- Division for Blind Services
- Division for Rehabilitation Services
- Division for Early Childhood Intervention Services
- Division for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
- Division for Disability Determination Services
See also:
1. Division for Blind Services
Statutes
- United States Code, Title 20, Chapter 6a, Section 107, Randolph-Sheppard Act
- United States Code, Title 29, Chapter 16, Subchapter I, Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- United States Code, Title 29, Chapter 16, Subchapter VII, Independent Living Services and Centers for Independent Living
- Human Resources Code, Chapter 91, Texas Commission for the Blind
- Human Resources Code, Chapter 94, Vending Facilities Operated by Blind Persons
Regulations
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 361, State Vocational Rehabilitation Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 363, The State Supported Employment Services Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 364, State Independent Living Services Program and Centers for Independent Living Services: General Provisions
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 365, State Independent Living Services
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 366, Centers for Independent Living
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 367,Independent Living Services for Older Individuals who are Blind
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 370, Client Assistance Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 376, Special Projects and Demonstrations for Providing Transitional Rehabilitation Services to Youth with Disabilities
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 380, Special Projects and Demonstrations for Providing Supported Employment Services to Individuals with the Most
- Severe Disabilities and Technical Assistance Projects
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 395, Vending Facility Program for the Blind on Federal and Other Property
Rules
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Chapter 101, Subchapter F, Administrative Rules and Procedures Pertaining to Blind Services
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Chapter 106, Blind Services
2. Division for Rehabilitation Services
Statutes
- United States Code, Title 20, Section 1232(g), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
- United States Code, Title 20, Chapter 33, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- United States Code, Title 29, Chapter 16, Subchapter I, Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- United States Code, Title 29, Chapter 16, Subchapter VII, Independent Living Services and Centers for Independent Living
- Human Resources Code, Chapter 111, Texas Rehabilitation Commission
- Human Resources Code, Chapter 116, Durable Medical Equipment and Assistive Technology Listing
Regulations
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 300, Assistance to the States for the Education of Children with Disabilities
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 361, State Vocational Rehabilitation Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 364, State Independent Living Services Program and Centers for Independent Living Services: General Provisions
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 365, state independent living services
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 366, Centers for Independent Living Services
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 370, Client Assistance Program
Rules
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Chapter 101, Subchapter G, Administrative Rules and Procedures Pertaining to Rehabilitative Services
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Chapter 101, Subchapter H, Purchase of Goods and Services for Rehabilitative Services
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Chapter 107, Rehabilitation Services
3. Division for Early Childhood Intervention Services
Statutes
- United States Code, Title 20, Chapter 33, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Human Resources Code, Chapter 73, Interagency Council on Early Childhood Intervention Services
Regulations
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 99, Family Educational Rights and Privacy
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 303, Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
Rules
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Chapter 101, Subchapter I, Administrative Rules and Procedures Pertaining to Early Childhood Intervention Services
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Chapter 108, Early Childhood Intervention Services
4. Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Statutes
- Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 21, Interpreters
- Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 38, Evidence in Criminal Actions, Section 38.31, Interpreters for Deaf Persons
- Government Code, Chapter 57, Court Interpreters
- Government Code, Chapter 2001, Administrative Procedure
- Human Resources Code, Chapter 81, Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Human Resources Code, Chapter 82, Confidentiality of Interpreted, Transliterated, or Relayed Conversations
- Occupations Code, Chapter 53, Consequences of Criminal Conviction
Rules
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Chapter 155, State Office of Administrative Hearings--Rules of Procedures
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Chapter 101, Subchapter J, Administrative Rules and Procedures Pertaining to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
- Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Chapter 109, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
5. Division for Disability Determination Services
Statutes
- United States Code, Title 42, Chapter 7, Subchapter II, Section 421, Disability Determinations
Regulations
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 20, Part 404--Federal Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (1950- ), Subpart P--Determining Disability and Blindness (Sections 404.1501 through 404.1599), and Subpart Q--Determinations of Disability (sections 404.1601 - 404.1694)
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 20, Part 416--Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind and Disabled, Subpart I--Determining Disability and Blindness (Sections 416.901 through 416.998), and Subpart J--Determinations of Disability (sections 416.1001 - 404.1094)