The Rehabilitation Council of Texas (RCT) is created pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 United States Code §725; and the Human Resource Code, §111.016. Federal law requires DARS to establish the RCT in order to receive federal financial assistance. Failure to establish the RCT would prohibit DARS from receiving federal financial assistance. In accordance with Human Resources Code, §111.0161, the RCT reports to and advises the executive commissioner or designee on the RCT's activities and the results of the RTC's work. In performing its advisory functions, the RCT works with the DARS commissioner, the DARS staff, and the executive commissioner or designee.