Texas Health and Safety Code 593.004 – Application for Determination of an Intellectual Disability
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(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.
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 593.004
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005