HEALTH & SAFETY CODE

CHAPTER 40. EPILEPSY


	§ 40.001.  DEFINITION.  In this chapter, "epilepsy" 
means a variable symptom complex characterized by recurrent 
paroxysmal attacks of unconsciousness or impaired consciousness, 
usually with a succession of clonic or tonic muscular spasms or 
other abnormal behavior.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.                    


	§ 40.002.  EPILEPSY PROGRAM.  (a)  The department, with 
approval of the board, may establish an epilepsy program to provide 
diagnostic services, treatment, and support services to eligible 
persons who have epilepsy.
	(b)  The commissioner may appoint an epilepsy advisory board 
to assist the department in developing the epilepsy program.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.                    


	§ 40.003.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules it considers 
necessary to define the scope of the epilepsy program and the 
medical and financial standards for eligibility.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.                    


	§ 40.004.  ADMINISTRATION.  (a)  The commissioner, with 
the approval of the board, may appoint an administrator to carry out 
the epilepsy program.
	(b)  The administrator shall report to and be under the 
direction of the commissioner.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.                    


	§ 40.005.  FEES.  Program patients may be charged a fee 
for services according to rules adopted by the board.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.                    


	§ 40.006.  FUNDING.  The department may seek, receive, 
and spend any funds received through appropriations, grants, or 
donations from public or private sources for the purposes of the 
epilepsy program.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.                    


	§ 40.007.  CONTRACTS.  The department may enter into 
contracts or other agreements it considers necessary to facilitate 
the provision of services under this chapter, including contracts 
with other departments, agencies, boards, educational 
institutions, individuals, county governments, municipal 
governments, states, and the United States.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.