(a) The Texas Department of Health (department) has ensured
compliance with the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare regulations
promulgated under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which states: "No
person in the United States shall, on the ground or race, color, or national
origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal
financial assistance."
(b) Under this policy, payment to eligible providers cannot
be made for care and services under federally assisted programs conducted
by the department unless such care and service is provided without discrimination
on the ground of race, color, or national origin. Written complaints of noncompliance
should be made to the Commissioner of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin,
Texas 78756-3199, or the secretary of HEW, Washington, D.C., or both.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §354.1002 adopted to be effective May 30, 1977, 2 TexReg 1929; transferred effective September 1, 1993, as published in the Texas Register September 7, 1993, 18 TexReg 5978; transferred effective September 1, 2001, as published in the Texas Register May 24, 2002, 27 TexReg 4561 |